VOO is trading 1.01% up today as markets rally on reports of potential U.S.-Iran negotiations in Islamabad, easing Middle East tensions and energy cost concerns.
- President Trump's optimistic statements regarding a potential deal pivoted traders toward growth-sensitive assets like technology stocks.
- The de-escalation narrative overshadowed earlier geopolitical uncertainty from the naval blockade.
- Strong Q1 earnings from JPMorgan Chase and Johnson & Johnson provided additional fundamental support for the index.