Daily Market Research Report

June 23, 2026

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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

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Street check: Institutional views on gold and gold ETFs (GLD, IAU, BAR) as of June 23, 2026

Trading Idea: Buy Rationale (TL;DR): Most top research houses remain medium‑term bullish on gold into late‑2026 despite a spring pullback, citing still‑elevated central‑bank demand, the likelihood that real rates drift lower into 2027, and renewed investor/ETF buying as policy visibility improves. Published targets for 2H26 cluster around $4,500–$6,000/oz, with some upside scenarios above that range. (ubs.com)

Near term, the US‑Iran conflict’s energy shock and higher real yields have weighed on gold; several desks trimmed mid‑year targets. But houses like UBS and Morgan Stanley still expect momentum to recover into 2H26 as tightening fears fade, ETF and central‑bank demand re‑engage, and policy turns more supportive. (ubs.com)

Key Drivers - Central‑bank buying remains structurally high versus pre‑2022 norms, providing a robust floor for prices. (ubs.com) - Prospect of easier Fed policy and lower real rates into 2027 supports non‑yielding assets like gold. (morganstanley.com) - ETF/investor demand expected to re‑accelerate after spring weakness, aiding 2H26 prices. (morganstanley.com) - USD path and fiscal deficits (BofA) add to strategic demand for real assets, including gold. (kitco.com) - Geopolitical risks and reserve diversification (e.g., EM central banks) continue to underpin the bull case. (kitco.com)

Risk Considerations - Higher‑for‑longer real yields and a stronger USD could cap rallies or force further target cuts. (ubs.com) - Prolonged energy‑driven inflation shock that delays Fed easing could suppress gold’s safe‑haven effectiveness. (morganstanley.com) - Softer investor interest/ETF outflows or slower central‑bank purchases would weaken demand. (business-standard.com) - Rapid de‑escalation in geopolitical stress could reduce safe‑haven bids and near‑term upside. (kitco.com)

Position for a buy‑the‑dip recovery into late‑2026 via physically backed ETFs like GLD, IAU, and BAR; size positions for volatility and a 6–18 month horizon. Consensus skews bullish but acknowledges rate‑ and USD‑related setbacks before year‑end 2026. (ubs.com)

Stock Ratings

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IPO Calendar

Timeframe: June 23 – July 23, 2026 (US equity markets)

Following SpaceX’s record-setting June 12 debut, July’s US IPO slate looks seasonally lighter around the July 4 holiday, with activity skewing toward industrials, resources, cross‑border small/mid‑caps, and a pickup in SPAC issuance. Pipelines remain active per Renaissance Capital’s weekly outlooks, but many July dates are still “expected” and subject to change. Nasdaq’s calendar provider (EDGAR Online) also flags that expected dates are estimates derived from filings. (nasdaq.com)

Gores Holdings XI, Inc. (GHXIU)

• Expected listing date: 2026-06-23
• Price range: $10.00 per unit (SPAC)
• Shares offered: 31,200,000 units (+ 4,680,000 unit over-allotment option)
• Exchange: Nasdaq Global Market
• Business summary: A blank‑check company sponsored by an affiliate of The Gores Group, formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one‑fourth of one redeemable warrant exercisable at $11.50 after a business combination.
• Notes: Units trade as GHXIU at IPO; when separated, the common shares and warrants are expected to trade as GHXI and GHXIW, respectively. Underwriter syndicate not listed in public releases reviewed.
• Sources: StockAnalysis IPO listing for GHXI (calendar/terms). (stockanalysis.com), SEC S‑1 filing index (SPAC terms, unit/warrant structure). (fintel.io), Initial beneficial ownership (Form 3) confirming sponsor holdings and over‑allotment mechanics. (ebs.publicnow.com), Pricing headline summarizing unit count/price and trading start. (stocktitan.net)

DPC Holdings Limited (Doncasters Group) (DPC)

• Expected listing date: 2026-06-25 (expected)
• Price range: $28.00 – $32.00
• Shares offered: 23,333,333 ordinary shares (+ 3,499,999 over‑allotment)
• Exchange: NYSE
• Lead underwriters: Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Moelis, RBC Capital Markets, Rothschild & Co
• Business summary: A leading independent manufacturer of complex precision‑cast components and nickel‑ and cobalt‑based superalloys, primarily serving aero engine and industrial gas turbine end markets via 14 facilities across North America, Europe, the UK and Asia.
• Notes: Roadshow launched; timetable subject to market conditions.
• Sources: Doncasters (DPC Holdings) roadshow launch press release with terms and underwriters (Business Wire). (businesswire.com), StockAnalysis DPC page (deal terms; links to SEC S‑1; recent Reuters coverage). (stockanalysis.com)

MetaOptics Ltd (MOT)

• Expected listing date: 2026-06-26 (expected)
• Price range: $5.00 – $7.00
• Shares offered: 3,000,000
• Exchange: Nasdaq
• Business summary: Singapore‑ and US‑based metalens technology company developing ultra‑thin flat optical lenses and related camera modules; intends to fund growth via a US listing (F‑1).
• Notes: Underwriters not specified in public sources reviewed; small‑cap cross‑border listing—timing subject to change.
• Sources: StockAnalysis MetaOptics (MOT) calendar entry with filing links. (stockanalysis.com), Renaissance Capital coverage of MetaOptics F‑1 filing. (stockanalysis.com)

ITG, Inc. (ITG)

• Expected listing date: 2026-07-01 (expected)
• Price range: $19.00 – $22.00
• Shares offered: 19,512,196 (+ option: 2,168,635 from company; 758,194 from selling holder)
• Exchange: Nasdaq Global Select Market
• Lead underwriters: Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, UBS Investment Bank, Stifel, BofA Securities, Baird, Santander, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Truist Securities, Houlihan Lokey (co‑manager), BTIG (co‑manager), Capital One Securities (co‑manager), Regions Securities (co‑manager)
• Business summary: Provider of technology‑enabled, end‑to‑end services for communications and digital infrastructure—planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance across broadband, wireless, data centers, utilities and civil infrastructure.
• Notes: Roadshow launched June 22; proceeds primarily to repay debt and for general corporate purposes; listing/timing subject to market conditions.
• Sources: ITG, Inc. roadshow/launch press release (terms, exchange, underwriters). (rss.globenewswire.com), Reuters news brief on targeted raise/valuation (via Fidelity). (fidelity.com)

Sinda Ltd. (SIND)

• Expected listing date: 2026-07-01 (expected)
• Price range: $11.25 – $13.25
• Shares offered: 17,750,000 (+ 2,662,500 over‑allotment)
• Exchange: NYSE
• Lead underwriters: Morgan Stanley, Scotiabank, BMO Capital Markets, Canaccord Genuity, Citigroup, RBC Capital Markets
• Business summary: Early‑stage silver exploration and development company with projects in Mexico; intends to list on the NYSE to fund exploration and development.
• Notes: Roadshow launched June 22; listing approved subject to notice of issuance; timetable subject to market conditions.
• Sources: Business Wire/FinanzNachrichten roadshow announcement with terms and underwriters. (finanznachrichten.de), Business Wire (via Yahoo Finance) filing announcement with intended NYSE ticker SIND. (finance.yahoo.com), IPO Tracker reference to S‑1 filing. (ipotracker.app)

Neutron Holdings, Inc. (Lime) (LIME)

• Expected listing date: 2026-07-01 (expected)
• Exchange: Nasdaq
• Lead underwriters: Goldman Sachs (reported), JPMorgan (reported)
• Business summary: Global micromobility operator (e‑scooters and e‑bikes) operating under the Lime brand; filed an S‑1 to list on Nasdaq as ‘LIME’. 2025 revenue disclosed in filing; business spans ~30 countries.
• Notes: Terms (price/share count) not yet set in the initial S‑1. Lead bookrunners reported by media; underwriting syndicate subject to confirmation in an amended S‑1/roadshow materials.
• Sources: SEC S‑1 filing index confirming intended Nasdaq ticker ‘LIME’. (sec.gov), Tech/financial media noting reported lead bookrunners (GS, JPM). (thenextweb.com), StockAnalysis company page summarizing S‑1 and financials. (stockanalysis.com)

Dates, price ranges and share counts frequently change during the IPO marketing process; several entries above are flagged as “expected.” Nasdaq’s calendar provider notes expected dates are estimates derived from filings and not endorsements by the exchange. Always confirm final terms in the prospectus (Rule 424(b)) and exchange notices on the pricing date. (nasdaq.com)

Sources

• IPO Calendar: https://ebs.publicnow.com/view/F33170FCBCB6B953648DF41397AB41867F43B801?utm_source=openai, https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/sinda-ltd-files-registration-statement-213500482.html?utm_source=openai, https://fintel.io/sec/S-1?utm_source=openai, https://ipotracker.app/ipo/sinda-ltd?utm_source=openai, https://rss.globenewswire.com/de/news-release/2026/06/22/3315137/0/en/itg-inc-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering.html, https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/dpc/, https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/ghxi/, https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/lime/?utm_source=openai, https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/mot/, https://thenextweb.com/news/lime-files-nasdaq-ipo-neutron-holdings, https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526375677/en/Doncasters-Files-Registration-Statement-for-Proposed-Initial-Public-Offering, https://www.fidelity.com/news/article/default/202606220638RTRSNEWSCOMBINED_L4N42U0OH_1?utm_source=openai, https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2026-06/68828052-sinda-ltd-announces-launch-of-its-initial-public-offering-004.htm?utm_source=openai, https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/ipos/, https://www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/spacex-makes-history-raising-85-billion-through-nasdaq-listing?utm_source=openai, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1699963/000162828026032523/0001628280-26-032523-index.htm?utm_source=openai, https://www.stocktitan.net/news/GHXI/?utm_source=openai

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Generated on: 2026-06-23 at 12:38 UTC
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