As the calendar winds down, the stock market often heats up. The last five weeks of the year have historically shown a bullish seasonal pattern, fueled by holiday optimism, institutional portfolio adjustments, and a tendency for investors to position themselves for the upcoming year. This "Santa Claus rally" can provide lucrative opportunities for investors who know where to look.Combining this favorable market seasonality with the Zacks Rank—a proven stock-picking strategy rooted in earnings estimate revis ...