Daily Market Research Report

January 28, 2026

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Welcome to your daily pre-market briefing. This report provides key insights on market opportunities and analyst perspectives to help identify potential alpha signals.

Today's Coverage: - Gold ETF Outlook: Institutional perspectives on gold-backed ETFs - Stock Ratings: Latest analyst ratings and target prices for our watchlist - IPO Calendar: Upcoming initial public offerings and market debuts

Watchlist Stocks: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, NVDA, META, TSLA, AVGO, TSM

This report is generated using advanced AI research capabilities with real-time market data access.

Gold ETFs: Institutional Outlook (as of January 28, 2026)

Trading Idea: Hold Rationale (TL;DR): Maintain core exposure to GLD/IAU/BAR given strong structural demand and still‑bullish bank forecasts, but prices are already near or above several 2026 targets; add on pullbacks rather than chase upside at new highs.

Gold broke above $5,000/oz in late January 2026 as policy and geopolitical risks, a softer USD, and robust official/private demand drove a record-setting surge; banks broadly expect elevated prices to persist into 2026–27, albeit with higher two-way volatility. (ft.com)

Key Drivers - Official-sector (central bank) diversification away from FX reserves continues to underpin demand and price levels. (jpmorgan.com) - Private-sector diversification and persistent ETF inflows are adding to structural buying. (uk.finance.yahoo.com) - Easier global monetary policy/lower real yields increase the appeal of non-yielding bullion. (kitco.com) - A weaker US dollar has amplified the move, supporting non‑USD gold prices. (ft.com) - Elevated geopolitical/policy uncertainty sustains a safe‑haven bid. (ft.com)

Risk Considerations - A more hawkish Fed path or a pause in cuts could cap prices or trigger a correction. (business-standard.com) - USD rebound would pressure gold from current levels. (ft.com) - Investor flow risk: ETF outflows or slower central‑bank buying could erode the price floor; jewelry demand already shows sensitivity to higher prices. (morganstanley.com) - High volatility and a non‑linear path raise drawdown risk even in a structural bull case. (jpmorgan.com) - Geopolitical de‑escalation could compress the risk premium and weigh on gold. (business-standard.com)

For GLD/IAU/BAR, stay invested and overweight strategically, but stagger additions and favor buying weakness given elevated spot near/beyond several 2026 targets. Liquidity/scale favor GLD and IAU; BAR offers a low‑fee alternative. Reassess sizing if dollar strength resumes or Fed expectations shift materially.

Stock Ratings

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IPO Calendar

Timeframe: February 2026 (US equity markets) — as of January 28, 2026

Early February features three NYSE IPOs across consumer, industrial/AI infrastructure, and CPG, following an active January that included Aktis Oncology and EquipmentShare pricings. Expect more names to firm up only 7–10 days ahead; beyond the first week the calendar is still forming. Themes: data center electrification (Forgent), a PE-backed value retailer (Bob’s), and a Public Benefit Corporation in kids’ nutrition (Once Upon a Farm). Watch the newly filed adtech (Liftoff Mobile) and capital-markets infra (Clear Street) for potential February launches, market permitting. (renaissancecapital.com)

Bob’s Discount Furniture, Inc. (BOBS)

• Expected listing date: February 5, 2026
• Price range: $17.00–$19.00
• Shares offered: 19,450,000 primary shares; 30‑day option for 2,917,500 additional shares from a selling stockholder
• Exchange: NYSE
• Lead underwriters: J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, UBS Investment Bank, BofA Securities, Evercore ISI, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
• Business summary: National omnichannel value furniture retailer with 206 showrooms across 26 U.S. states. Proceeds are intended to prepay term‑loan debt (used to fund an Oct. 2025 dividend) and for general corporate purposes; the deal is expected to leave the company a Bain‑controlled “controlled company.” (sec.gov)
• Notes: Roadshow launched with terms; timing subject to market conditions. IPO date and size can change close to pricing. (furnituretoday.com)
• Sources: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2085187/000162828026001455/bobsdiscountfurnitureincs-1.htm, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-bobs-discount-furniture-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering, https://stockanalysis.com/ipos/calendar/, https://www.ipox.com/ipo-calendar/bobs-discount-furniture

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS)

• Expected listing date: February 5, 2026
• Price range: $25.00–$29.00
• Shares offered: 56,000,000 shares total (16,586,823 primary; 39,413,177 secondary); 30‑day options up to 2,488,023 (company) and 5,911,977 (selling stockholders)
• Exchange: NYSE
• Lead underwriters: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, Barclays, TD Cowen, MUFG, Wolfe | Nomura Alliance, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Oppenheimer & Co.
• Business summary: Designer/manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment for data centers, the grid, and energy‑intensive industry. LTM revenue ~$882m; demand levered to AI/data‑center build‑outs and grid investment. Net proceeds to the issuer will be used to redeem interests in an operating subsidiary in an Up‑C structure; company will not receive proceeds from secondary shares. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Notes: Launched roadshow with set terms; bookrunners led by Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Morgan Stanley. Timing and size remain subject to market conditions. (markets.financialcontent.com)
• Sources: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2080126/000119312526008865/d890989ds1.htm, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/116446/Electrical-equipment-maker-Forgent-Power-Solutions-sets-terms-for-%241.5-bill, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-forgent-power-solutions-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering, https://www.ipox.com/upcoming-ipos

Once Upon a Farm, PBC (OFRM)

• Expected listing date: February 6, 2026
• Price range: $17.00–$19.00
• Shares offered: 10,997,209 shares (7,631,537 primary; 3,365,672 secondary); 30‑day underwriters’ option for up to 1,649,581 additional shares
• Exchange: NYSE
• Lead underwriters: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan, BofA Securities, William Blair, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Deutsche Bank Securities, Oppenheimer & Co., TD Cowen
• Business summary: Public Benefit Corporation making fresh, organic kids’ nutrition (refrigerated pouches, snacks, and meals) sold DTC and in national retail; co‑founded by John Foraker and Jennifer Garner. Proceeds earmarked to repay debt, buy equipment, make certain offering‑conditioned payments, and for general corporate purposes. (sec.gov)
• Notes: Roadshow commenced with terms; listing contingent on SEC effectiveness and market conditions. (markets.financialcontent.com)
• Sources: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1696556/000119312526021667/d832753ds1a.htm, https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/29676-once-upon-a-farm-files-for-ipo, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-once-upon-a-farm-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering, https://www.ipox.com/ipo-calendar/once-upon-a-farm

Liftoff Mobile, Inc. (LFTO)

• Exchange: Nasdaq (intended)
• Lead underwriters: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley
• Business summary: Adtech platform for mobile user acquisition and monetization (formed via Liftoff–Vungle). Publicly filed S‑1 in mid‑January; terms and timing TBD; a potential candidate to launch as early as February subject to market conditions. (sec.gov)
• Notes: Filed S‑1 on Jan 13, 2026; size, timing, and final exchange approval pending.
• Sources: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1850351/000119312526011825/iron-20260113.htm, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liftoff-files-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering-302660348.html

Clear Street Group Inc. (CSIG)

• Exchange: Nasdaq (intended)
• Lead underwriters: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, BofA Securities, Morgan Stanley, UBS Investment Bank
• Business summary: Cloud‑native brokerage/clearing and capital‑markets platform. Filed S‑1 on Jan 20, 2026; could launch a deal in the near term, depending on conditions; specific terms not yet disclosed. (sec.gov)
• Notes: New filer; timing and sizing to be determined; listing subject to SEC effectiveness and market conditions.
• Sources: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1881567/000119312526016568/d39893ds1.htm, https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/20/3222285/0/en/Clear-Street-Files-Registration-Statement-for-Proposed-Initial-Public-Offering.html

IPO dates often finalize only 7–10 days before pricing and are subject to change, postponement, or withdrawal; figures above exclude any overallotment unless noted and may update as prospectuses are amended and deals price. (stockanalysis.com)

Sources

• IPO Calendar: https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-bobs-discount-furniture-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-forgent-power-solutions-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-forgent-power-solutions-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering?utm_source=openai, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-once-upon-a-farm-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering, https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/bizwire-2026-1-26-once-upon-a-farm-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering?utm_source=openai, https://stockanalysis.com/ipos/calendar/, https://stockanalysis.com/ipos/calendar/?utm_source=openai, https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/29676-once-upon-a-farm-files-for-ipo, https://www.furnituretoday.com/furniture-retailing/bobs-ipo-launches-with-more-than-19-million-shares/?utm_source=openai, https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/01/20/3222285/0/en/Clear-Street-Files-Registration-Statement-for-Proposed-Initial-Public-Offering.html, https://www.ipox.com/ipo-calendar/bobs-discount-furniture, https://www.ipox.com/ipo-calendar/once-upon-a-farm, https://www.ipox.com/upcoming-ipos, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liftoff-files-registration-statement-for-proposed-initial-public-offering-302660348.html, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/116024/Phase-1-solid-tumor-biotech-Aktis-Oncology-prices-IPO-at-%2418-the-high-end-o?utm_source=openai, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/116446/Electrical-equipment-maker-Forgent-Power-Solutions-sets-terms-for-%241.5-bill, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/116446/Electrical-equipment-maker-Forgent-Power-Solutions-sets-terms-for-%241.5-bill?utm_source=openai, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1696556/000119312526021667/d832753ds1a.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1696556/000119312526021667/d832753ds1a.htm?utm_source=openai, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1850351/000119312526011825/iron-20260113.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1850351/000119312526011825/iron-20260113.htm?utm_source=openai, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1881567/000119312526016568/d39893ds1.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1881567/000119312526016568/d39893ds1.htm?utm_source=openai, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2080126/000119312526008865/d890989ds1.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2085187/000162828026001455/bobsdiscountfurnitureincs-1.htm

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Generated on: 2026-01-28 at 11:27 UTC
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