Daily Market Research Report

March 13, 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

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Gold ETF positioning: institutional consensus check (as of March 13, 2026)

Trading Idea: Buy Rationale (TL;DR): Institutional consensus skews bullish for 2026: UBS (end‑2026 $5,900 after $6,200 through Q3), Goldman Sachs (end‑2026 $5,400), J.P. Morgan (Q4‑2026 $5,055), Bank of America ($5,000 in 2026), Morgan Stanley ($4,400 in 2026) and Deutsche Bank (2026 avg. $4,450) all point to higher-for-longer gold, with HSBC constructive but flagging a potential H2 pullback and Citi comparatively cautious. Physically backed gold ETFs (GLD, IAU, BAR) should track spot moves. (ubs.com)

Drivers cited across houses include still-elevated policy/geopolitical uncertainty, expectations for a Fed easing cycle into 2026, persistent central‑bank reserve diversification, renewed ETF inflows, and a softer-to-sideways USD offset by episodic strength. Net effect: a supportive backdrop with elevated volatility. (ubs.com)

Key Drivers - Central-bank buying remains historically strong and is expected to continue in 2026, supporting prices. (ubs.com) - Fed easing cycle and lower real rates into 2026 improve the relative appeal of non‑yielding gold. (mining.com) - ETF inflows and bar/coin demand have re‑accelerated, reinforcing investment demand. (morganstanley.com) - Policy uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and fiscal deficits sustain safe‑haven bids. (ubs.com) - Potential USD softness (with bouts of strength) adds a tailwind for non‑USD buyers. (morganstanley.com)

Risk Considerations - A hawkish Fed pivot or a sharp back‑up in real yields could cap or reverse gains. (ubs.com) - HSBC flags risk of a notable H2‑2026 correction even if H1 makes new highs. (mining.com) - Stronger‑than‑expected USD would pressure gold; Citi is more cautious near $4,200. (citigroup.com) - Demand destruction at elevated prices (e.g., weaker jewelry consumption) or slower ETF inflows. (morganstanley.com) - Diminishing or net‑selling by official sector would challenge the bull case. (ubs.com)

Maintain Buy on gold ETFs (GLD, IAU, BAR) with a scale‑in approach given volatility. Use potential mid‑year dips (if HSBC’s pullback materializes) to add, but monitor real yields, USD, and official‑sector activity closely. Our read‑across from bank targets implies constructive 6–12M risk‑adjusted returns for physical‑backed gold ETFs. (mining.com)

Stock Ratings

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IPO Calendar

Timeframe: March 13, 2026 to April 13, 2026 (US equity markets)

The near-term US IPO calendar is thin for operating-company offerings. Renaissance Capital shows no scheduled operating-company IPOs for the week of March 9, 2026, though SPAC unit deals continue to come to market. Expected activity over the next month is centered on a small-cap biotech (Salspera) and a direct listing (The Metals Royalty Company), while a high-profile filing by Pershing Square expands the medium‑term pipeline but is unlikely to price within the next 30 days. (renaissancecapital.com)

Pono Capital Four, Inc. (PONOU (units))

• Expected listing date: 2026-03-13 (scheduled)
• Price range: $10.00 per unit (fixed)
• Shares offered: 15,000,000 units offered; 2,250,000-unit over‑allotment option
• Exchange: Nasdaq Global Market
• Lead underwriters: D. Boral Capital LLC
• Business summary: Blank-check company (SPAC) formed to effect a business combination, with a stated focus on disruptive technology targets. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one right to receive 1/5 of a Class A share upon completion of a business combination. Once separate trading begins, the Class A shares are expected to trade as PONO and the rights as PONOR. (sec.gov)
• Notes: Listing reflects SPAC units; timing and size are subject to market conditions. StockAnalysis shows a March 13, 2026 debut; formal prospectus indicates listing conditioned on Nasdaq approval. (stockanalysis.com)
• Sources: SEC Form S-1/A (Pono Capital Four; filed March 3, 2026), Renaissance Capital profile/news on Pono Capital Four, StockAnalysis IPO Calendar (accessed March 13, 2026)

Salspera, Inc. (TKVA)

• Expected listing date: Targeting week of March 23, 2026 (TBD)
• Price range: $14.00–$16.00 per share (preliminary)
• Shares offered: 5,666,666 primary shares; 850,000-share over‑allotment option
• Exchange: Nasdaq (applied)
• Lead underwriters: Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC (sole bookrunner)
• Business summary: Clinical-stage biotech developing 'live biopharmaceuticals' (engineered Salmonella-IL2) to stimulate anti-tumor immune responses; lead program Saltikva targets metastatic pancreatic cancer with Phase 3 funding needs. (renaissancecapital.com)
• Notes: Terms set; listing approval and pricing window remain subject to market conditions. Issuer Free Writing Prospectus dated March 4, 2026 indicates expected pricing the week of March 23, 2026; SEC registration not yet effective as of March 13, 2026. (sec.gov)
• Sources: SEC Issuer Free Writing Prospectus (March 4, 2026), Renaissance Capital ‘Salspera sets terms’ (Feb 23, 2026), SEC Form S-1/S-1A filings (February–March 2026)

The Metals Royalty Company Inc. (TMCR)

• Expected listing date: March 2026 (on or about; exact date TBD)
• Price range: Direct listing (no underwritten IPO price)
• Shares offered: Registration for resale of up to 55,061,113 common shares in connection with a Nasdaq direct listing
• Exchange: Nasdaq Capital Market (proposed)
• Business summary: Royalty/streaming platform focused on critical metals for U.S. supply chains; initial asset is a 2.0% gross overriding royalty on the NORI polymetallic nodule project operated by TMC the metals company (Nasdaq: TMC). Direct listing yields no primary proceeds to the issuer. (sec.gov)
• Notes: F‑1 filed February 27, 2026; company press release (March 2, 2026) confirms intent to pursue a Nasdaq direct listing. Stifel is designated financial advisor for the opening trade under Nasdaq Rule 4120(c)(8); no underwriter. Listing timing contingent on SEC effectiveness and Nasdaq approval. (sec.gov)
• Sources: SEC Form F‑1 (filed Feb 27, 2026), Company/Nasdaq press release announcing public filing for proposed direct listing (March 2, 2026)

IPOs and direct listings frequently shift or postpone due to market conditions, regulatory review, or issuer decisions. Details above reflect filings and calendars available as of Friday, March 13, 2026, and may change (including price ranges, share counts, exchanges, and dates). Always confirm final terms in the effective prospectus and exchange notices immediately before committing capital. (renaissancecapital.com)

Sources

• IPO Calendar: https://stockanalysis.com/ipos/calendar/, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/Calendar, https://www.renaissancecapital.com/Profile/TKVA/Salspera/IPO, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2084032/000121390026023531/ea0279573-fwp_salspera.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2087398/000110465926021062/tm2526563-10_f1.htm, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2108164/000121390026023214/ea0274378-02.htm

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: 2026-03-13 at 11:47 UTC
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