Stocks typically rally in December, investors have some caution this year

Stocks typically rally in December, investors have some caution this year By David Randall NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors hoping for the year-end to bring stock market gains after a punishing year have history on their side as U.S. equities traditionally rally during the month of December, but many remain skeptical of forecasting a rise. The S&P 500 has gained an average of 1.6% during December, the highest average of any month and more than double the 0.7% gain of …