Stocks fall short in Friday finale 📉

Good Afternoon! 

Hey, everyone. It's Adam from Elite Trade Club. 

Here’s what moved the market today.

Markets 📈

The market retreated in its final session before the weekend. The Nasdaq was the lone gainer with a razor-thin 0.1% advance.

Next trading week will be shortened by the Good Friday holiday on March 29th.

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Market-Moving News 🔎 

Gold Retreats from Highs as Dollar Strengthens 🏆

Gold's price took a step back Friday, influenced by the strengthening dollar, yet the precious metal is poised for a weekly uptick. This comes after gold's surge to an all-time high, driven by the Federal Reserve's signals of potential rate cuts this year.

Spot and Futures See Adjustment 🛠️
Spot gold decreased by 0.7% to $2,166.57 an ounce, following a record-breaking session spurred by the Fed's dovish stance. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures experienced a 1.1% decline, settling at $2,160.

Currency Dynamics at Play 💱
The dollar's ascent to a month-plus high rendered gold pricier for holders of other currencies, yet analysts like Phillip Streible of Blue Line Futures see a limited downside for gold, citing factors like low real rates and continuous demand.

Technical and Market Sentiments 📊
For gold's rally to persist, maintaining above the $2,150-$2,145 support is crucial. Market odds favor a U.S. rate cut in June, amplifying gold's attractiveness by lowering the opportunity cost associated with its non-yielding nature.

Investment and Trading Insights 💡
Investment inflows into gold soared, touching a near-year peak, while trading dynamics suggest a mixed outlook. With trading positions heavily leaned towards gold, some analysts foresee a potential setup adjustment.

Global Demand Contrasts 🌍
Physical demand varies globally, with India's gold market facing a downturn due to spiking prices, in contrast to China's sustained interest. Other precious metals like silver, platinum, and palladium also witnessed declines amidst the broader market recalibrations.

Murano Global [MRNO] $21.25 (+120.8%)
rebounded from a Thursday sell-off that began after it closed its reverse merger with HCM Acquisition SPAC on Wednesday. 

Intellicheck [IDN] $3.06 (+74.8%)
reported stronger-than-expected earnings on its Q4 earnings release published in Friday’s premarket.

Canopy Growth [CGC] $7.69 (+68.6%)
rallied after Germany passed a law that partially legalizes cannabis in the country.

Swvl [SWVL] $9.30 (35.8%)
pulled back after rallying for five days in a row.

Nkarta [NKTX] $8.92 (31.2%)
closed a clinical trial of NKX101 and deprioritized the program as part of a “pipeline realignment.”

BYND Cannasoft [BCAN] $2.51 (31.2%)
published a Form 6-K today announcing a 1-for-190 reverse stock split of its common shares.

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— Adam G.
Elite Trade Club

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