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November Fears = Holiday Cheers?

30 Nov 2011 EST - CNBC.com

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Among the major S&P 500 sectors, material, energy, and utility companies have performed the best in December, with average gains greater than 2.8 percent, respectively.

Historic Performance in DecemberDow Jones Industrial Average since 1896:

On average, the Dow has gained 1.4 percent during December

Up 71 percent of the time

The best December was in 1903, when it rose 10.78 percent

The worst December was in 1931, when it fell -17.01 percent

On average, the Dow industrial average has increased 2.02 percent during December when November was a negative month, up 75 percent of the time

S&P 500 Index since 1928:

On average, the S&P 500 has gained 1.45 percent during December

Up 73 percent of the time

The best December was in 1991, when the index rose 11.16 percent

The worst December was in 1931, when the index fell -13.06 percent

On average, the S&P 500 has increased 1.86 percent during December when November was a negative month, up 80 percent of the time

NASDAQ Composite Index since 1971:

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