Stock Market Live September 12: Paramount Bids for Warner Brothers, S&P 500 (VOO) Mostly Flat

Core Viewpoint - The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is showing little movement as markets prepare to open, reflecting investor uncertainty amid mixed economic signals [1] Economic Indicators - Recent economic news includes conflicting inflation reports: the Producer Price Index (PPI) indicates a decline in inflation, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows inflation is rising faster than expected [1] - A weekly unemployment report has confirmed ongoing weakness in the job market, contributing to investor caution [1]