Market Comparison Breakdown: Mardi Gras vs Ash Wednesday (The Hangover)
Mardi Gras is the Christian feasting period before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As lent lasts for 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, many tend to drink up all that life has to offer before last call.
The questions is … how do the markets perform as debauchery gives way to Lent?
Calendar Breakdown by Events
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