Why Dec. 10 Could Be a Big Day for the S&P 500

As of Dec. 1, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was up 16% this year. It's an impressive performance when you consider that it was up by more than 20% in each of the previous two years. Despite strong gains in recent years, the broad index has continued to rise in value, as market conditions remain strong.But whether it can continue to rise will depend on whether the economy still looks to be in good shape. Investors often look to the relevant data to gauge how strong the economy is. And if there are concerns, that can result in a pullback in the overall market. One particularly important date to circle is Dec. 10. Here's why that day could be very significant for the market and chart a path for the S&P 500 for the rest of the year.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool