Daily Market Research Report

March 26, 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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Gold ETFs (GLD, IAU, BAR) — Institutional Outlook as of March 26, 2026

Trading Idea: Buy Rationale (TL;DR): Most top houses (Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, UBS, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank) remain bullish into 2026 with price targets clustering around $4,400–$5,400/oz, citing persistent central‑bank demand, prospects for lower real rates, and continued/increasing ETF inflows. Only Citigroup is notably bearish (expects $2,500–$2,700 by H2’26). Net, risk/reward for core gold ETF exposure (GLD/IAU/BAR) remains favorable over a 6–12 month horizon.

Gold entered 2026 near record highs amid elevated geopolitical risk, wide fiscal deficits, and expectations of a Fed cutting cycle. Central banks continue to diversify reserves toward gold while ETF flows have turned positive since 2025; consensus expects these supports to persist, though volatility may remain high through policy and growth surprises.

Key Drivers - Central‑bank buying underpins prices; several banks assume continued official‑sector accumulation through 2026. - Real yields expected to drift lower with a Fed cutting cycle, improving the carry disadvantage for gold. - Renewed ETF inflows and private‑sector diversification into bullion as a portfolio hedge. - Persistent macro/geopolitical risk (trade policy, Middle East tensions, fiscal stress) sustaining safe‑haven demand. - Limited mine supply responsiveness and permitting constraints keep supply growth slow.

Risk Considerations - A stronger USD or a hawkish Fed path (higher real yields) could pressure gold and trigger ETF outflows. - Central‑bank purchases could slow or reverse if prices stay elevated, removing a key pillar of demand. - Improving global growth/risk sentiment could rotate flows out of defensive assets. - High prices can curb jewelry/retail demand, particularly in price‑sensitive markets (India/China). - Event‑driven liquidity shocks could force de‑risking across ETFs, amplifying drawdowns.

Position core gold exposure (GLD/IAU/BAR) as a portfolio hedge and structural long; add on pullbacks while monitoring USD/real‑rate moves and ETF flow breadth. A multi‑target consensus (roughly $4.4k–$5.4k/oz into late‑2026) argues for maintaining an overweight tilt, tempered by Citi’s downside scenario if growth/rates surprise hawkishly.

Stock Ratings

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IPO Calendar

Timeframe: March 26, 2026 – April 26, 2026 (US equity markets)

The near-term US IPO calendar is light and skewed toward smaller healthcare and natural‑resources names, with one direct listing also slated. Geopolitical volatility has kept larger issuers tentative, and several pipelines remain “eligible to launch” but unscheduled. Overall activity has been choppy into late March, with Renaissance Capital’s weekly updates noting a thin lineup and Axios flagging a sparse near‑term calendar. (renaissancecapital.com)

Salspera, Inc. (TKVA)

• Expected listing date: Week of March 23, 2026 (pricing/listing window; day TBD)
• Price range: $14.00 – $16.00
• Shares offered: 5,666,666 (100% primary)
• Exchange: Nasdaq
• Lead underwriters: Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC (Kingswood Capital Markets)
• Business summary: Clinical‑stage immuno‑oncology company developing “live biopharmaceuticals,” with lead program Saltikva (engineered Salmonella‑IL2) advancing toward a pivotal Phase 3 study in metastatic pancreatic cancer. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Notes: Issuer filed a Free Writing Prospectus indicating terms above, 45‑day over‑allotment of 850,000 shares, 180‑day lock‑up, and an expected pricing window during the week of March 23, 2026; timing remains subject to markets and exchange approval. Renaissance’s Week Ahead also listed the deal as tentative. (sec.gov)
• Sources: Renaissance Capital – Salspera profile, SEC – Free Writing Prospectus (Salspera), Renaissance Capital – US IPO Week Ahead (Mar 20, 2026)

The Metals Royalty Company Inc. (TMCR)

• Expected listing date: Week of March 23, 2026 (direct listing; day TBD)
• Exchange: Nasdaq
• Business summary: Royalty company focused on critical metals; at listing its sole asset is a 2.0% gross overriding royalty on the NORI polymetallic nodule project in the Clarion‑Clipperton Zone; the company has not yet received royalty revenue. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Notes: Planned US direct listing (no primary/secondary shares sold; no offering proceeds). Nasdaq‑disclosed filing of an F‑1 for the proposed direct listing; Renaissance’s Week Ahead notes the direct listing window in late March. A Nasdaq reference price, if any, would be set near listing; prior indications (e.g., $5) are not yet exchange‑confirmed. (nasdaq.com)
• Sources: Renaissance Capital – The Metals Royalty Co. profile, Nasdaq press release on TMCR direct listing filing, Renaissance Capital – US IPO Week Ahead (Mar 20, 2026)

HMH Holding Inc. (HMH)

• Expected listing date: Early April 2026 (target; final date TBD)
• Price range: $19.00 – $22.00
• Shares offered: 10,500,000 (base deal)
• Exchange: Nasdaq Global Select Market
• Lead underwriters: J.P. Morgan, Piper Sandler, Evercore ISI, Citi, DNB Markets, Stifel, Nordea Markets, Pickering Energy Partners
• Business summary: Provider of mission‑critical drilling equipment, systems and aftermarket services for offshore and onshore oil & gas operations, with a large installed base and recurring service revenue; offering conducted via an Up‑C structure alongside a broader corporate reorganization. (sec.gov)
• Notes: Renaissance reports terms for a ~$216 million IPO at $19–$22 on 10.5M shares; the S‑1/A confirms the Nasdaq Global Select Market application and underwriting group. Final schedule will depend on SEC effectiveness and market conditions. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Sources: SEC – Form S‑1/A (HMH Holding Inc., Mar 4–5, 2026), Renaissance Capital – HMH profile / terms

Silver Bow Mining Corp. (SBMT)

• Expected listing date: TBD (company has set terms; potential late‑March/April 2026 window)
• Price range: $12.00 – $15.00
• Shares offered: 3,700,000 (base deal)
• Exchange: NYSE American
• Lead underwriters: Cantor Fitzgerald, Research Capital USA
• Business summary: Exploration‑stage miner with silver‑zinc‑gold‑lead‑copper targets in Silver Bow County, Montana; primary asset focus is the Rainbow Block with additional nearby claim blocks; pre‑revenue. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Notes: Renaissance reports terms and intended NYSE American listing; the SEC S‑1/S‑1A filings provide additional background and financing history. Timing remains subject to market conditions and exchange approval. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Sources: Renaissance Capital – Silver Bow Mining sets terms (Mar 6, 2026), SEC – Silver Bow Mining S‑1/S‑1A filings

Dates, price ranges, share counts, and even inclusion on the calendar can change quickly due to market conditions, SEC review, and exchange approvals—particularly for small‑cap healthcare and mining names and for direct listings (which do not sell shares or raise proceeds at listing). Verify timing and terms with the issuer, the exchange, and the latest SEC filings during the week of expected pricing/listing. (renaissancecapital.com)

Sources

• IPO Calendar: https://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/metals-royalty-company-inc-announces-public-filing-registration-statement-proposed?utm_source=openai, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/117509/Exploration-stage-mining-company-Silver-Bow-Mining-sets-terms-for-%2450-milli, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/117815/US-IPO-Week-Ahead-Two-deals-on-the-calendar-as-geopolitical-volatility-cont, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/Profile/HMH/HMH-Holding/IPO, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/Profile/TKVA/Salspera/IPO, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/Profile/TMCR/The-Metals-Royalty-Co/IPO, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2021880/000119312526092002/d75409ds1a.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2084032/000121390026023531/ea0279573-fwp_salspera.htm?utm_source=openai

Disclaimer

This research report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. All information is sourced from publicly available data and should be verified independently. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Generated on: 2026-03-26 at 11:55 UTC
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