Hold on to hope for a Santa Claus rally despite a challenging start for stocks in December.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 21 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Market Performance: The stock market's momentum has stalled in December, with the S&P 500 showing a monthly loss as the year comes to a close.
Santa Claus Rally: Analysts suggest that a "Santa Claus rally," a historical trend of rising stocks during the last five trading days of December and the first two of January, may still occur despite current market conditions.
Timing of the Rally: This year's Santa Claus rally is set to begin on December 24, Christmas Eve.
Analyst Outlook: There remains hope among analysts that the anticipated rally could still materialize, providing a boost to the market.
Analyst Views on DJIA
Wall Street analysts forecast DJIA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DJIA is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
