The first month of the year has historically generated strong results for stocks with the S&P 500 Index higher by 1.2%, on average, and gains realized in 60% of periods. 

*** Stocks highlighted are for information purposes only and should not be considered as advice to purchase or to sell mentioned securities. As always, the use of technical and fundamental analysis is encouraged in order to fine tune entry and exit points to average seasonal trends.

Stocks Entering Period of Seasonal Strength Today:

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Spectrum Brands Inc. (NYSE:SPB) Seasonal Chart

Puma Biotechnology, Inc. (NASD:PBYI) Seasonal Chart

Ellington Residential Mortgage REIT (NYSE:EARN) Seasonal Chart

iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF (AMEX:IAGG) Seasonal Chart

Teck Resources Ltd. (TSE:TECK/B.TO) Seasonal Chart

iShares Diversified Monthly Income ETF (TSE:XTR.TO) Seasonal Chart

Universal Health Services – Class B (NYSE:UHS) Seasonal Chart

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSE:VCR) Seasonal Chart

Invesco DWA Consumer Cyclicals Momentum ETF (NASD:PEZ) Seasonal Chart

ProShares VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (NYSE:VIXY) Seasonal Chart

BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (NASD:BJRI) Seasonal Chart

 

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Note: With the New Year’s Day holiday on Thursday, our next report will be released on Monday, January 5th as we allow time to get our annual database refresh underway.  Happy New Year to our readers!  

 

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