Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after Trump's Greenland threats prompt worst day since October

January 21, 2026

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after Trump's Greenland threats prompt worst day since October

Breaking News

Image source: Unsplash



US stock futures edged higher on Wednesday as markets prepared for a rebound after Wall Street suffered its steepest selloff in months.

Dow futures were little changed, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%.

Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 also rose about 0.2%, though premarket gains showed signs of cooling.

Markets are coming off a bruising session on Tuesday that saw investors rush for the exits amid rising global insecurity.

The Dow plunged more than 850 points, while the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite both fell over 2%, weighed down by broad losses in large technology stocks. Yahoo Finance reports.

EdgeUp

📺 Netflix stock falls after fourth quarter results top forecasts as Warner Bros. deal hangs in the balance

Netflix reported fourth quarter earnings after the bell on Tuesday that beat expectations but said it would ramp up the rollout of new content in the year ahead and pause its share repurchase program due to its pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

The streaming giant reported revenue of $12.05 billion, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $11.96 billion, according to Bloomberg consensus data, and matching the company’s own forecast.

In the fourth quarter of last year, the company posted revenue of $10.25 billion. Yahoo Finance reports.


🧃 Kraft Heinz stock falls as Berkshire Hathaway may sell nearly its entire stake

Shares of Kraft Heinz sank in after-hours trading Tuesday after the food giant disclosed that Berkshire Hathaway, its largest shareholder, may sell nearly its entire stake.

In a filing late Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Kraft Heinz said Berkshire, the company founded by Warren Buffett, could sell up to 325,442,152 of its shares.

Berkshire currently holds about 325.6 million shares, or roughly 27% of the company, according to FactSet.

Kraft Heinz shares slid 3.7% in after-hours trading, while shares of Berkshire Hathaway were little changed. MarketWatch reports.


💾 Why Micron’s stock stands out as a gainer while the market falters

The strength of the memory chip boom appears strong enough to offset broader market concerns around tariffs and rising geopolitical tensions.

Only 134 stocks in the S&P 500 were trading higher in Tuesday morning action, according to Dow Jones Market Data, as the broader index declined.

Some of the strongest gainers were in the memory and storage sector.

SanDisk shares rose about 9.3%, Western Digital gained 3.6%, Micron Technology climbed 2.7%, and Seagate Technology advanced 1.2%. MarketWatch reports.


🤖 UBTech agrees Airbus deal to expand robot use in aviation manufacturing

Chinese robotics firm UBTech said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with Airbus to supply robots for use in aviation manufacturing.

Airbus has already purchased UBTech’s latest industrial humanoid robot, the Walker S2. UBTech said the two parties will jointly expand the application of humanoid robots in aerospace manufacturing scenarios in the future.

Airbus said in a statement that the cooperation with UBTech is currently in the early concept-testing stage. Yahoo Finance reports.


✈️ United’s stock rallies as airline’s perks and loyalty strategy pays off

United Airlines reported better-than-expected profits for the holiday quarter late Tuesday, saying its focus on loyal fliers is delivering results and that strong momentum has continued into the new year.

The airline’s 2026 guidance also came in ahead of expectations at the top end.

Chief Executive Scott Kirby said the results are built on winning more and more brand-loyal customers. Shares gained 3.6% in the extended session.

It marked United’s 14th straight quarterly earnings beat, according to FactSet.

The company last missed expectations in July 2022, when it reported results for that year’s April to June quarter. MarketWatch reports.


🤖 Nvidia vs AMD, how the stock valuations compare

Nvidia commands a market capitalization of $4.53 trillion, dwarfing AMD’s $377.4 billion valuation by more than twelve times.

This wide gap reflects investor confidence in Nvidia’s position in artificial intelligence and data center markets, although recent stock performance has moved in the opposite direction.

Over the past 12 months, AMD’s stock price has climbed 89.6%, while Nvidia’s stock has gained 26.44%, raising questions about whether the valuation gap could begin to narrow.

The semiconductor sector has seen unprecedented growth, with Nvidia emerging as a dominant force. However, assessing whether that dominance translates into long-term investment value requires a closer look at financial metrics and growth trajectories. AskTraders reports.

Top 5 Movers in Early Pre-Market

(All pricing and percent gains are based on Early Pre-Market from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM Eastern Time)
Stock Analysis reports.


1) SLGB: Smart Logistics Global Limited
Total gain: +113.01%

2) MLEC: Moolec Science SA
Total gain: +75.17%

3) BOXL: Boxlight Corporation
Total gain: +72.80%

4) BNAI: Brand Engagement Network, Inc.
Total gain: +39.35%

5) AVR: Anteris Technologies Global Corp.
Total gain: +13.04%

Yesterday’s Biggest Movers

The closing price of the top three market percent gainers trading near or above $3 on January 20.
Stock Analysis reports.

*All pricing and percent gains are based on regular market trading hours from 9:30am to 4:00pm Eastern Time

1) IVF: INVO Fertility, Inc.
Total gain: +191.73%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

2) CRVS: Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Total gain: +165.96%
The company announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $150,000,000 of shares of its common stock and, in lieu of common stock to certain investors, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. All of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to be sold in the offering will be offered by Corvus. Globe Newswire reports.

3) ACRS: Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc.
Total gain: +52.11%
The stock appeared to be moving on no notable news.

Today’s Notable Earnings

*Estimate and Actual numbers represent Earnings Per Share in US Dollars


TRV: Travelers Companies
Q4 2025
Before Market Open
Estimate: 8.610
Actual: N/A

MMYT: MakeMyTrip
Q3 2026
Before Market Open
Estimate: 0.370
Actual: N/A

JNJ: Johnson & Johnson
Q4 2025
Before Market Open
Estimate: 2.470
Actual: N/A

Today’s Economic Dates

Time (ET) / Report / Period

10:00 AM - Construction spending (delayed report) - Oct.
10:00 AM - Pending home sales - Dec.


Parting Thoughts

“Excess confidence destroys capital faster than ignorance.”

– Masajirō Tazuke

Sourced in: Early Japanese Speculation Philosophy.

Disclaimer

TradeZero America, Inc., a United States broker dealer, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC); TradeZero, Inc., a Bahamian broker dealer, registered with the Securities Commission of the Bahamas ; TradeZero Canada Securities ULC, a Canadian broker dealer, member firm of Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF); and TradeZero Europe B.V., a Dutch broker dealer, authorized and regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) (collectively, the “TradeZero Broker Dealers”).

TradeZero Broker Dealers offer self-directed electronic securities trading to their customers. TradeZero Broker Dealers do not provide financial or trading advice and do not make investment recommendations to their customers. This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security or instrument which it may reference. There is a risk of loss in online trading of securities including equities and options. Trading on margin is for experienced investors whereby the loss can be greater than your initial investment. Likewise, short selling as a securities trading strategy is extremely risky and can lead to potentially unlimited losses. Options trading is not suitable for all investors as it can involve risk that may expose investors to significant losses. Please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options, also known as the Options Disclosure Document (ODD) at OCC.

If you have any specific questions about TradeZero's brokerage services, please reach out to the TradeZero Broker Dealer servicing your jurisdiction.