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Lamar Advertising acquires AdSource in billboard UPREIT deal

Lamar Advertising Company has acquired AdSource Outdoor Advertising assets, adding over 230 billboard faces in Louisiana to its portfolio. This transaction marks the second UPREIT deal in the billboard industry, allowing AdSource owners to receive common units of Lamar LP that track the value …

What Makes Welltower (WELL) a Bullish Bet?

Baron Opportunity Fund added Welltower Inc. (NYSE:WELL), a healthcare REIT specializing in senior housing, to its portfolio in Q2 2026, viewing it as a strong long-term investment. The fund sees significant growth potential for Welltower, driven by demographic tailwinds, constrained supply in senior housing, …

Clutter by Iron Mountain Reimagines Personal Storage, Delivering a Premium Managed Storage Solution

Clutter by Iron Mountain has relaunched its managed personal storage service, offering a premium alternative to traditional self-storage. This service combines enterprise-level logistics, secure facilities, and digital access, backed by Iron Mountain's 75-year legacy of asset protection. It aims to simplify personal storage by …

Comstock Holding Companies (NASDAQ: CHCI) Q2 revenue jumps 74% with profit surge

Comstock Holding Companies (NASDAQ: CHCI) announced exceptionally strong Q2 2026 results, with revenue increasing 74% year-over-year to $22.6 million and net income surging 512% to $8.8 million. This growth was largely driven by the expansion of its managed portfolio, recurring fee-based revenues, and a …

Guaranteed Rate Affinity’s Sam Skipworth Expands Denver Business with New Team

Guaranteed Rate Affinity Skipworth has doubled his business since joining the company in 2024 CHICAGO, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Guaranteed Rate Affinity, a leading mortgage provider offering unparalleled lending services, today announced that Sam Skipworth, vice president of mortgage lending, has launched …

BNP Paribas Adjusts Extra Space Storage PT to $163 From $156, Maintains Outperform Rating

BNP Paribas has raised its price target for Extra Space Storage (NYSE: EXR) to $163 from $156, while maintaining an Outperform rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects an updated valuation for the self-storage REIT. Other analysts have also recently updated their price targets …

Churches Fume at $40,000 Bills to Scrap Antennas After Dish’s Bankruptcy

(Bloomberg) -- The remnants of Charlie Ergen's soured $46 billion bet on 5G can be found on the roof of a church in suburban Boston, atop a university water tower outside Minneapolis and on buildings in Manhattan and Knoxville, Tennessee. Most Read from Bloomberg …

Arbor Realty Trust's Dip Creates Large But Uncovered 12% Dividend Yield (NYSE:ABR)

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) Stock Forecasts

Ellington Financial Inc. (EFC) has received an upgraded rating to "BUY" from Argus, according to a report published on August 12, 2026. The company, a specialty finance firm, aims to generate attractive risk-adjusted total returns for shareholders through its investments. The current stock price …

Morgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Sun Communities (SUI)

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) Shares Just Moved, So What Is Driving Attention Now?

Digital Realty Trust (DLR) has reaffirmed its quarterly dividend and provided higher 2026 Core FFO guidance, driven by a record leasing backlog from AI and cloud demand. The company's stock has seen significant returns, prompting questions about whether its valuation fully reflects the AI …

Kimco Realty stock rises after a dividend lift and notes sale

Kimco Realty's stock increased following a 12% dividend hike to $0.28 per share and the issuance of $600 million in exchangeable senior notes due in 2031. The company's shares closed at $24.15, reflecting investor confidence in its cash-return strength and balance-sheet management. This positive …

BofA Adjusts Price Target on Camden Property Trust to $132 From $134

BofA (Bank of America) has adjusted its price target for Camden Property Trust (CPT) to $

Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) Is Down 7.2% After Guiding 2026 Profitability Despite Wider Losses - What's Changed

Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) shares dropped 7.2% after its Q2 2026 earnings report showed wider losses and lower sales, despite management guiding for at least 20% year-over-year revenue growth in Q3 2026 and projecting adjusted net income profitability by the end of 2026. The company …

30 Digital Billboards From AdSource Join Lamar's Louisiana Portfolio

Lamar Advertising (Nasdaq: LAMR) has acquired AdSource Outdoor Advertising's assets, including over 230 billboard faces and 30 digital displays in Louisiana. This acquisition marks the billboard industry's second-ever UPREIT transaction, where AdSource owners received common units of Lamar LP convertible into Lamar's Class A …

Lamar Advertising Acquires Assets of AdSource Outdoor in UPREIT Transaction

Lamar Advertising Company has acquired the assets of AdSource Outdoor Advertising in an UPREIT transaction, adding over 230 billboard faces, including 30 digital displays, to its portfolio in Louisiana. This marks the second-ever UPREIT transaction in the billboard industry, allowing AdSource owners to receive …

Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) Stock Forecasts

Argus has lowered its target price for Essex Property Trust (ESS) to $311.00. Essex Property Trust owns 258 apartment communities, totaling over 62,000 units, primarily located on the West Coast in urban and suburban markets of Southern California, Northern California, and Seattle. The current …

Truist Financial Maintains American Tower Corp(AMT.US) With Buy Rating, Cuts Target Price to $207

Truist Financial has reiterated its Buy rating for American Tower Corp (AMT.US) but has adjusted its price target downward to $207. This indicates a continued positive outlook on the company's stock despite a revision in its valuation.

How Tpg Re Finance Trust Inc. (TRTX) Affects Rotational Strategy Timing

This article analyzes Tpg Re Finance Trust Inc. (TRTX) using AI models to determine its effect on rotational strategy timing. It highlights a neutral near-term sentiment, a mid-channel oscillation pattern, and a high risk-reward short setup. The analysis provides specific trading strategies including long, …

Jefferies Adjusts Price Target on Iron Mountain to $147 From $146, Keeps Buy Rating

Jefferies has increased its price target for Iron Mountain (IRM) to $147 from $146, while maintaining a Buy rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a continued positive outlook from the firm on the information management services provider. The article also mentions recent insider …

This REIT Boasts A Sizzling 12.9% Yield. Should It Be On Your Radar?

Annaly Capital Management offers a sizzling 12.9% yield. But the REIT's strategy is not risk-free. Continue Reading

RBC wins IDC CIO Awards Canada 2026 for AI-driven credit underwriting transformation

Recognition reinforces RBC's leadership in intelligent financial services, backed by a decade of innovation investment TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) has been named an IDC CIO Awards Canada 2026 winner for retail credit underwriting, an …

Americold (COLD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 8 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President, Investor Relations - Rich LelandChief Executive Officer - Rob ChambersChief Financial Officer - Chris Papa TAKEAWAYS Adjusted FFO per Share -- $0.35 for the second quarter, …

MoffettNathanson Adjusts PT on Crown Castle to $93 From $103, Maintains Buy Rating

MoffettNathanson has adjusted its price target for Crown Castle (CCI) to $93 from $103, while reaffirming a "Buy" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a change in valuation while still indicating confidence in the company's prospects. The article also mentions Crown Castle's recent …

Real (REAX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer - Tamir PolegChief Operating Officer - Jenna RozenblatChief Financial Officer - Ravi JaniChief Legal Officer - Alexandra Lumpkin TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $700.6 million, …

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) Lowered to Strong Sell Rating by Zacks Research

Sound Income Strategies LLC Has $19.30 Million Stake in VICI Properties Inc. $VICI

Sound Income Strategies LLC increased its holdings in VICI Properties Inc. by 5.6% in the second quarter, bringing its total stake to $19.30 million. Institutional investors collectively own 97.71% of VICI Properties, a REIT focused on experiential real estate. The company currently has a …

Press Release: Orchid Island Capital Announces August 2026 Monthly Dividend and July 31, 2026 RMBS Portfolio Characteristics

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. announced its August 2026 monthly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on September 25, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026. The company also reported its RMBS portfolio characteristics as of July 31, 2026, with an …

Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) Plans $0.32 Quarterly Dividend

Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE:CCS) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, equating to an annual dividend of $1.28 and a yield of 1.8%. The dividend is well-covered by earnings, with a current payout ratio of 17.4% and an expected future payout ratio …

VENU Secures Path to More Than $150M to Complete Two Amphitheaters

Venu Holding Corporation reported its Q2 2026 financial results, showing a 38% increase in total assets to $511.8 million. The company announced securing a path to over $150 million in C-PACE financing to complete the Regent Bank Amphitheater in Oklahoma and Sunset Amphitheater at …

Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (NYSE:ORC) Declares Monthly Dividend of $0.10

Orchid Island Capital (NYSE:ORC) has declared a monthly dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on September 29th to shareholders of record on August 31st, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 18.1%. Despite the high yield, the dividend appears financially strained with a 151.9% …

AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Monthly Dividend of $0.12 (NASDAQ:AGNC)

BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for August 2026. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2026 to common …

FirstService Stock Under Pressure: Valuation Concerns and Cautious Investor Outlook After Recent Decline

Raymond James Adjusts PT on VICI Properties to $29 From $33, Keeps Outperform Rating

Raymond James has adjusted its price target for VICI Properties from $33 down to $29, while maintaining an "Outperform" rating on the stock. This update reflects a change in the firm's outlook on the specialized REIT, which primarily focuses on hospitality and entertainment facilities. …

OPEN Stock Slips After First-Ever Buyback Cuts Share Count By 5%, CEO Says 'I’m All In'

Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) announced its first-ever share buyback, funded by a $650 million convertible debt offering with a 0% coupon, which reduced its share count by about 5%. CEO Kaz Nejatian expressed strong confidence in the company by personally committing to buy more shares …

Opendoor Reduces Shares Outstanding by 5% in First-Ever Share Buyback, and Raises $440 Million of Growth Capital at 0% Coupon

Opendoor Technologies Inc. announced a strategic financial maneuver, including a $650 million offering of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030 and a $158 million share repurchase, reducing shares outstanding by 5%. This initiative aims to add $440 million in growth capital at a 0% …