Powell Pressured As Inflation Cools
U.S. equity markets climbed to fresh record-highs this week after a critical slate of inflation data showed that tariff-driven inflation remains muted, while rumors of a potential Powell termination swirled. Supported by data this week showing that core inflation cooled to its slowest pace in over three years, the White House reignited the heat on the head of the Fed. Rebounding from modest declines last week, the S&P 500 advanced 0.6%, notching record highs in three of the past four weeks following a five-month drought.
Alexandria Real Estate: Something Big Just Happened
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. just secured the largest lease in its history—a 16-year, 466,598 SF deal at its flagship San Diego mega-campus. Despite a challenging life science market with high vacancy and weak demand, ARE's strong tenant relationships are delivering results. Risks remain: San Diego's market is still softening, with over 4 million SF available and ongoing construction that could pressure rents.
Alexandria to Post Q2 Earnings: What to Expect From the Stock?
ARE's Q2 earnings may dip as lower occupancy and lease-up risks weigh on revenues and FFO per share.
Alexandria Real Estate: A Massive Day
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. has massive potential to retake $100 quickly as fundamentals improve. Premier life science property locations, absurd rent collection, and good EBITDA margins, but occupancy running below what we would like. Robust ARE shareholder returns buoyed by a respectable balance sheet, but a we need to see updates on leverage.
Green Bond Issuance By U.S. REITs Down In H1 2025
Green bond issuance by US equity real estate investment trusts subsided in the first half of 2025, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. Datacenter REIT Equinix was the sole US REIT to issue green bonds in the first half, raising roughly $1.67 billion through two euro-denominated offerings. Since 2018, 25 US REITs have issued green bonds, totaling $42.67 billion in proceeds.
Alexandria Secures Lease at Its Megacampus in San Diego
ARE's securing of a long-term lease from a longtime multi-national pharmaceutical tenant highlights healthy demand for its San Diego Megacampus.
Why I Am Selling These 2 REITs
We are facing very high risks. Now is not the time to speculate with risky REITs. I present two REITs that I sold recently.
Alexandria Real Estate: A Rare Opportunity In Life Sciences Real Estate
Alexandria Real Estate Equities is a best-in-class life sciences REIT trading at a deep discount, with fundamentals intact despite sector headwinds. The current nearly 7% dividend yield and a P/FFO at half its historical average create a compelling value opportunity for patient, long-term investors. Early signs of sector recovery—rising VC funding, employment, and leasing—suggest a bottoming and potential re-rating, especially if interest rates decline in 2026.
Alexandria Real Estate: The Standout Yield-To-Risk REIT Play
ARE offers a cream of the crop REIT investment case at a price that is characteristic to a speculative and deeply cyclical business. The 6.9% yield that we are getting is underpinned by top-tier fundamentals and actually a well-performing business. In the article, I discuss why the several areas where we see ARE struggling do not match the level of discount that is baked into the cake by the market.
Alexandria Real Estate: Behind Fantastic Dividends, 3 Key Facts To Understand Its Resilience
Alexandria Real Estate is a sector leader, with a strong client base, long-term leases, and predictable income, making it resilient, despite recent headwinds. The stock's recent 20% decline is driven by short-term revenue contraction and lowered FFO guidance, but I see this as a compelling buy opportunity. ARE boasts a best-in-class dividend profile, stable AFFO and EBITDA growth, and prudent debt management, supporting long-term value and financial flexibility.
3 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down 25%+ to Buy and Hold Forever
Despite some volatility earlier this year, the S&P 500 has rallied about 10% over the last 12 months. However, while most stocks are up in the past year, several have missed the market's current rally.
2 Tactical Moves For Retirement Income Right Now
Retirement income portfolios must prioritize risk mitigation and avoid speculation to safeguard future cash flows and financial independence. So, the notion of making tactical investment plays seems to be inconsistent with such a philosophy. Yet, under certain circumstances and with all of the retirement-proof investment criteria being fulfilled, it could be a justified decision.
