Equity Clock

The May trading month starts Monday, and there will likely be the usual conjecture about "selling in May and going away," but it is also worth remembering May is not the worst month of the year for stocks. Not even close. In fact, the S&P 500 usually rises in the fifth month of the year. Over...

December arrives Thursday, and with it comes visions of a Santa Claus rally on Wall Street. While it remains to be seen whether Santa delivers for investors this year, December's reputation as a good month for equities is well-deserved. Over the past two decades, the S&P 500 has posted an...

September is here and that is great news for fans of American football, but financial market data indicate equity bulls would do well to curb what enthusiasm they have left after a trying August. For believers in seasonal trends, it must be noted that over the last 20 Septembers, the S&P...