VUG is trading 1.66% up today as major indices rebound following signals of potential de-escalation in Middle East tensions.

  • Risk assets are gaining ground after President Trump signaled a willingness to negotiate with Iran, easing fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade and surging oil prices over $115 per barrel.
  • The move aligns with a broader market recovery, with S&P 500 futures rising 1.00% and NASDAQ-100 futures gaining 0.91% in pre-market trading.
  • Growth stocks are seeing relief from recent pressure amid a clear economic calendar and an absence of sector-specific catalysts or major tech earnings.