Santa Claus was a no-show on Wall Street, but stock-market bulls may be able to take their lump of coal in stride if January gets the year off to a positive start.

The U.S. stock market had a banner year, but the holiday season has been far from festive. The S&P 500 logged 57 record highs ...

Learn all about the Santa Claus Rally, a seasonal stock market trend with historical significance. Discover why it happens ...