Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) News Today

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) shares eased as investors weighed mixed inflation and jobs data against renewed optimism from higher S&P 500 price targets and record-high momentum. While premarket trading was largely flat, bullish analyst upgrades and solid short-term performance underpin upside potential, even as growing short interest poses a headwind.

• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street analysts lifted their 12-month S&P 500 consensus target to just under 7245, up from about 6600 in May, citing robust AI-driven earnings growth. Wall Street Rushes to Boost S&P 500 Targets. The Runaway AI Train Keeps Rolling Along.
• Positive Sentiment: Two major banks raised their S&P 500 price targets, pointing to strong earnings, anticipated rate cuts and the AI boom as catalysts for further gains. Two Big Banks Just Raised Their S&P 500 Targets. Here's Why.
• Positive Sentiment: VOO has climbed approximately 2.3% over the past five trading days and is up about 12.03% year-to-date, reflecting solid inflows and market confidence. VOO ETF News, 9/12/2025
• Positive Sentiment: Major US stock futures pointed higher ahead of the CPI report, suggesting potential upside once fresh inflation data is digested. Nasdaq, S&P 500 set to head to fresh records as Wall Street awaits CPI report
• Neutral Sentiment: VOO was trading mostly flat in the premarket as investors awaited conflicting inflation readings (PPI down, CPI higher) and mixed unemployment data. Stock Market Live September 12: Paramount Bids for Warner Brothers, S&P 500 (VOO) Mostly Flat
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts noted sideways action in the premarket for the Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow, suggesting a pause before the next market swing. NASDAQ Index, S&P 500 and Dow Jones Forecasts – US Indices Quiet in Premarket
• Neutral Sentiment: Article explored long-term catalysts for VOO, noting upcoming economic and market events but without immediate price triggers. Should Savvy Investors Be Watching the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in 2025?
• Neutral Sentiment: The S&P 500 settled at a record high after inflation data, but investor sentiment indicators like the Fear & Greed Index remained neutral. S&P 500 Settles At Record High After Inflation Data: Investor Sentiment Declines, Fear & Greed Index Remains In 'Neutral' Zone
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in VOO jumped 21.6% in August to 4.45 million shares, signaling increased bearish bets. (Source: MarketBeat)