ICF: Not As Attractive As The CEFs From Cohen & Steers

Why Investing For Dividends Can Help Build Wealth

Dividend investing can help alleviate the need to work well into old age. Investing in dividend-paying stocks can give investors higher pay raises. Dividends help mitigate losses in times of economic uncertainty. It also allows you to pay off debt and pay for unexpected expenses.

U.S. equities see the largest net buying since late February - GS

U.S. Equities see the largest net buying since late February - Goldman Sachs. The S&P 500 was down for the third straight week and traded lower for six straight sessions. Bitcoin-sensitive stocks, winners of the last 12 months underperformed. Overall U.S.-based equities saw the biggest net buying of the year.

Goldman’s buybacks basket: Buyback growth will be 13% in 2024

Goldman’s buybacks basket: Buyback growth will be 13% in 2024. Goldman Sachs analysts rebalanced their “buybacks basket” as 2024 buyback growth is forecasted to be 13%. S&P 500 (SP500) cash spending grew by 4% to $3.4T last year.

Weekly Report: what happened at XLRE last week (0415-0419)?

A Hawkish Pivot

U.S. Equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs. The S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week. High-flying technology stocks were particularly hard hit. Earnings season is off to a shaky start for office REITs.

Real estate stocks continue on downward trajectory as market's April pullback intensifies

Real estate stocks continue on downward trajectory as market's April pullback intensifies. U.S. Existing home sales slid 4.3% in March. Economic activity expanded slightly, the Federal Reserve said in its April Beige Book report. Investors dial back interest rate cut expectations for real estate.

Wall Street's April pullback intensifies as S&P 500 notches worst week in over a year

The S&P 500 on Friday retreated 3.05% for the week to end at 4,967.23 points. The benchmark gauge posted its worst weekly performance since early March last year. This week's retreat was driven by stronger-than-anticipated economic data and hawkish Fedspeak. Geopolitical concerns over Israel and Iran along with a stubborn bond sell-off also put pressure on equities.

Rents hold the key in core inflation cooling and the Fed's rates moves - BNP Paribas

Home Sales Clobbered By Mortgage Rates. New Listings And Active Listings Surge. Most Price Reductions For Any March In Years

REIT Earnings Preview: Delay And Pray

96% Of S&P 500 Stocks Show Upside Potential Vs. Street Estimates: Which Offers The Best Opportunity?

April has marked the bleakest month for the U.S. Stock market since September 2023. The S&P 500 index has fallen by 3.7% this month, with 480 out of 500 companies in the index trading at lower market values compared to analysts’ price targets. The top 5 contrarian stocks within the S&p 500 index exhibit the most pronounced gap between current prices and median targets.

U.S. Housing Market Struggles Continue with Sales Drop and Price Increases

Existing home sales in the US fell by 4.3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.19 million units. The drop in sales is attributed to rising interest rates and high home prices. The housing market is facing a challenge of affordability. The median existing home price rose to a record high of $393,500 in March.

Real Estate Stocks Fall As Mortgage Rates Rise To 4-Month Highs: 'Inflation Is Proving Tougher To Bring Down'

Real estate stocks slid at Wednesday's market open. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund dropped by 0.3% and is on course for its lowest close since November 2023. Data revealed a 14.7% month-over-month decline in housing starts and a spike in mortgage rates. The average interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages rose to the highest level since December.

The State Of REITs: April 2024 Edition

Tech Layoffs, Remote Work Push Office Vacancies To 19.6%, Highest Since 1979

The commercial real estate industry is facing unprecedented amounts of vacant office space. The average vacant office vacancy rate in large U.S. Cities is the highest since 1979. Big tech companies like Amazon.com and Salesforce are reducing office space and laying off employees. The real estate sector has become sensitive to interest rates and escalating inflation.

The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund Getting Very Oversold

8 REITs increase dividend payouts in March, says report

Financials 8 REITs increase dividend payouts in March, says report. Retail REIT InvenTrust Properties saw the largest relative dividend growth of the month. Total number of real estate investment trusts that hiked their dividends in Q1 to 35, says S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Capital offering activities by equity REITs rise by 14% M/M in March

Is Your Home For Sale? It's 'Peak Week,' Researchers Say

April 14 through April 20 is the best time to sell your home. Home prices are 10.4% higher this week than the start of the year. Mid-April listings get 22.8% more views than average. The national median listing price could reach $7,400 above the average week.