US Stocks Rally After Trump Announces Greenland Framework | Closing Bell

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 21, 2026 at 23:13  |  9:28  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Carol Massar — Anchor, Bloomberg
Katie Greifeld — Anchor, Bloomberg
Romaine Bostick — Anchor, Bloomberg

Summary

US stocks rallied on Wednesday, recouping recent losses, after President Trump announced a Greenland framework and backed off tariff threats during his Davos speech. All 11 S&P 500 sectors finished higher, with energy leading, while the Russell 2000 extended its outperformance to a 13th straight session. Intel surged nearly 12% into its upcoming earnings report, raising questions about whether results can justify the rally. Other movers included Moderna, Nathan's Famous, Netflix, Kraft Heinz, T1 Energy, and Swift.

  • US stocks rallied after Trump announced a Greenland framework and backed off tariff threats.
  • All 11 S&P 500 sectors finished higher, led by energy; utilities lagged.
  • Russell 2000 rose 2% for its 13th consecutive session of outperformance.
  • Intel jumped nearly 12% into its quarterly earnings report.
  • Moderna gained on Bernstein target raise and positive cancer treatment data.
  • Nathan's Famous rose on a $450 million acquisition by Smithfield Foods.
  • Netflix fell on a disappointing forecast; Kraft Heinz dropped on Berkshire stake sale.
  • T1 Energy slid after Culper disclosed a short position; Swift missed Q4 estimates.
Ideas
Carol Massar Anchor, Bloomberg 3:27
Intel faces high earnings bar after rally.
Intel is up dramatically into its quarterly report, with shares up about 44% year-to-date and 84% over the past year, setting a high bar for earnings. Carol Massar warns that unless Intel delivers results strong enough to justify the rally, many investors could be disappointed.
INTC MED
Carol Massar Anchor, Bloomberg 4:39
Banks priced for perfection, vulnerable to disappointment.
Carol Massar warns that banks, like other companies that have been on a tear, are priced for perfection and then some, leaving them vulnerable to disappointment.
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