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U.S. equities surged to record highs as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz drove a risk-on rally, pushing oil sharply lower. Markets rapidly repriced the risk of a prolonged oil shock after the Strait of Hormuz reopened, easing fears of a major energy disruption that could have derailed global growth. Cooler-than-expected PPI data and a solid start to earnings…

Prior to March 31, 2026, my REaders mentioned 40 equities in their comments. Some bad-news investments (ROgues) mixed with (mostly) FAvorites. Thus, readers spoke-up about their ReFa/Ro. Top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs are projected to deliver 24.15% to 63.09% net gains by March 2027, with an average estimated gain of 35.47%. All top ten ReFa/Ro Dogs currently have share prices below projected annual dividends from a $1k…

On April 15, 2026, Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc (ARE) shares rose 4.9% to a current price of $47.61. This move comes in the context of a 52-week range th

Indexes for US equity real estate investment trusts continued to climb during the week ended April 10, in tandem with the broader stock market indexes. The Dow Jones Equity All REIT closed the recent week up 3.26%, compared to a 3.56% gain for the S&P 500 and a 3.04% increase for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. All Dow Jones US real estate property sector indexes closed the recent week in the black.

The office REIT sector is bifurcating: true moats and prime locations are separating from distressed, obsolete assets. Alexandria Real Estate, Douglas Emmett, Empire State Realty Trust, and Highwoods are highlighted for durable moats and unique competitive advantages. Deep value opportunities exist where market fear has mispriced assets with irreplaceable locations, fortress balance sheets, or unique cash engines.