Host Hotels, Macerich, Simon Recognized for Sustainability Leadership
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: HST), Macerich (NYSE: MAC) and Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) have been recognized by the international non-profit organization CDP for their efforts toward addressing climate change.
Blackstone Deals Top REIT Story of 2015
In the latest episode of the NAREIT Podcast, David Auerbach, institutional trader with Esposito Securities, discussed the biggest stories in the REIT market in 2015, including the growth of privatizations. He predicted more deals are to come.
REITs Rethinking Joint Ventures
REITs Advance in October on Encouraging Earnings
REITs posted gains in October, supported by positive third quarter earnings reports and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, according to market watchers.
The total returns of the FTSE/NAREIT All REIT Index rose 6.1 percent in October, while the S&P 500 Index gained 8.4 percent. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up 0.1 percent for the month. Through the end of October, REIT total returns for 2015 were up 1.3 percent, while the S&P 500 Index was up 2.7 percent.
Quick Study: REIT Gains Underscore Favorable Conditions
In the latest edition of Quick Study, Brad Case, NAREIT’s senior vice president for research and industry information, said REIT market gains in October provided some comfort to investors and showed that conditions are in place for continued growth.
The total returns of the FTSE/NAREIT All REIT Index rose 6.1 percent in October, while the S&P 500 Index gained 8.4 percent. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up 0.1 percent for the month. As of Oct. 30, REIT total returns were up 1.3 percent for the year, while the S&P 500 Index was up 2.7 percent.
How REITs Are Dealing With Shareholder Activism
Four Transformative REIT Redevelopment Projects
Texas Christian Team Leads Real Estate Portfolio Challenge
Students from Texas Christian University are currently leading the Real Confidence University Portfolio Challenge, a year-long competition featuring teams from 15 universities seeking to create the best-performing portfolio from a mixture of real estate investments.
NAREIT has partnered in the challenge with the National Council of Real Estate Investment Fiduciaries (NCREIF). Altus Group Ltd., a provider of independent advisory services, is managing the project.
