“Wall Street, looking to flee the stock market’s winter chill, soared on the first day of March as investors took a ‘spring break’ from the fear that has gripped financial markets for a good part of 2016.” Today’s article highlights the broad market rally that took place as the new month began, including the Standard and Poor’s 500 2.4% rise – its “best start to March ever”. While “the stock surge came right on cue, as March – and April for that matter – historically have been seasonally bullish periods for stocks”, what confluence of factors (both domestic and international) is the “March thaw” being attributed to? CLICK HERE to read more.