US markets today: Wall Street steadies after sharp sell-off, Donald Trump rules out force over Greenland

Market Overview - The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, recovering part of its 2.1% decline from the previous day, which was its worst day since October [4][6] - The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced about 200 points, or 0.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.1% in early trade [4][6] - US Treasury yields steadied, with the 10-year Treasury yield easing to 4.28% from 4.30% [4][6] Company Performance - Halliburton's stock climbed 3.6% after reporting quarterly profits that exceeded expectations [5][6] - United Airlines rose 3.5% following stronger-than-expected results for the end of 2025, with positive revenue momentum expected to continue into 2026 [5][6] - Netflix's stock fell 4.8% despite reporting better-than-expected profits, as investors were concerned about a slowdown in subscriber growth [5][6] - Kraft Heinz dropped 6.6% after Berkshire Hathaway indicated it may consider selling its 325 million-share stake in the company [5][6] Commodity Market - Gold prices increased by 1.9% to surpass USD 4,800 per ounce, indicating ongoing demand for safe-haven assets [5][6] - Natural gas futures surged more than 8%, driven by expectations of higher heating demand due to a cold snap and severe storms affecting large parts of the United States [5][6] Global Market Trends - Japan's Nikkei 225 slipped 0.4% after the Prime Minister called a snap election for February 8, leading to record levels in long-term government bond yields earlier in the week [5][6] - European markets traded on a mixed note, while Asian markets experienced modest movements [5][6]