<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><p>The Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (VOO), which tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index (SPX), slipped 0.04% in pre-market trading on Monday amid stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran. Oil prices trended higher as persistent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continued to disrupt supply.</p><h3>Claim 55% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with  Smart Investor Picks  </li></ul> <p>At the time of writing, international benchmark Brent crude (CM:BZ) was up 1.94% at $107.37 per barrel, and WTI crude (CM:CL) gained 2.08% to $96.39.</p> <p>Last week, the Dow Jones fell about 0.44%, ending its three-week winning streak. The S&amp;P 500 gained about 0.6% for the week, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5%, driven by a massive rally in semiconductor stocks.  </p> <p>Overall, VOO has gained 0.69% over the past five days and 30% over the past year.</p></div>

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<p>The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) fell 0.04% in pre-market trading due to stalled U.S.-Iran talks, while oil prices rose amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude increased by 1.94% to $107.37 per barrel, and WTI crude rose by 2.08% to $96.39. The Dow Jones dropped 0.44% last week, ending a three-week winning streak, while the S&P 500 gained 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.5%. VOO has seen a 0.69% increase over the past five days and a 30% rise over the past year.</p>

- The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) fell 0.04% in pre-market trading due to stalled U.S.-Iran talks, while oil prices increased amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.  
- Brent crude rose by 1.94% to $107.37 per barrel, and WTI crude gained 2.08% to $96.39.  
- Despite a recent decline of 0.44% in the Dow Jones, VOO has seen a weekly gain of 0.69% and an annual increase of 30%.

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