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Bill Few Associates Inc. raised its holdings in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 30.4% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 13,143 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 3,064 shares during the

August has historically been one of the weakest months for the S&P 500, but seasonal softness has more often led to temporary pullbacks. History shows that corrections of 5% to 15% are a normal part of investing and have frequently occurred even in years when stocks ultimately finished higher.

S&P 500 and Dow futures were steady ​on Thursday after this week's record-breaking rally as investors awaited details on a Middle East peace ‌deal, while Nasdaq futures slipped as strong forecasts from Western Digital and SanDisk failed to impress.

Archer Investment Management LLC lifted its position in Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) by 365.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,591 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 1,249 shares during the quarter. Archer Investment Management

The S&P 500 has enjoyed an epic rally over the past five days — but the advance may be more mechanical and driven by options positioning, rather than by an improvement in investors' fundamental outlook.