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KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Navigates 'Transition Year' After Q4 Loss, Bolsters Liquidity Amid Credit Strain

KKR Real Estate Finance Trust (KREF) reported a Q4 2025 net loss of $32 million, driven by increased credit provisions. Management outlined a strategic pivot for 2026, emphasizing aggressive asset resolutions, portfolio repositioning, and a fortified $880 million liquidity position to weather ongoing market shifts.

Feb 5, 2026

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Essex Property Trust: A Deep Value Play or Value Trap? Analysts Weigh In After Stock Slump

Shares of Essex Property Trust (ESS) have underperformed the broader market over the past year, declining over 11%. However, recent analysis suggests the residential REIT may be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value. We examine the metrics and the market sentiment surrounding this West Coast-focused landlord.

Feb 5, 2026

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American Assets Trust Navigates 'Reset Year,' Eyes Office Recovery Amid Market Skepticism

American Assets Trust reported a 'reset' in its 2025 results, with management pointing to strong underlying fundamentals and a cautiously optimistic outlook for office leasing in 2026, despite headwinds in multifamily and a share price that lags internal valuation.

Feb 5, 2026

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Jim Cramer's Long-Term Bet: Charitable Trust Holds Salesforce Through Market Swings

CNBC's Jim Cramer reaffirmed his longstanding position in Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), held for 'years and years' by his Charitable Trust portfolio, even as the cloud software giant faced recent volatility among S&P 500 constituents.

Feb 4, 2026

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Cramer's Charitable Trust Adds CrowdStrike Position Amid Market Volatility

CNBC's Jim Cramer disclosed a new position in cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike Holdings for his charitable trust, framing recent share price weakness as an opportunity amid a broader tech sell-off driven by macroeconomic concerns.

Feb 4, 2026

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Captrust Bolsters Midwest Footprint with Acquisition of $2.4B Kansas City RIA Meritage

The strategic purchase of Meritage Portfolio Management adds nine advisors and deepens Captrust's presence in a competitive regional market, following its 2022 entry via Frontier Wealth Management.

Feb 4, 2026

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Trust Stamp Seeks "WOW" Trademark for Biometric 'Wallet of Wallets' Platform, Aiming to Simplify Digital Asset Access

Digital identity firm Trust Stamp has filed to trademark "WOW" for its consumer biometric wallet platform, a non-custodial system designed to consolidate multiple digital wallets under one secure, password-free access point using tokenized facial recognition.

Feb 4, 2026

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Goldman Sachs Lifts Price Target on Northern Trust to $148, Yet Stays Bearish

Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) sees its price target raised by Goldman Sachs to $148, even as the firm maintains a Sell rating. The move follows a wave of analyst upgrades after the company's strong Q4 2025 results and optimistic 2026 outlook.

Feb 4, 2026

Rocket and Redfin Launch Million-Dollar Super Bowl Home Giveaway to Rebuild Neighborhood Trust

Ahead of their purpose-driven Super Bowl ad, Rocket Companies and Redfin are kicking off a nationwide scavenger hunt for a $1M home, aiming to combat declining social trust and position Redfin as the top home-search platform.

Feb 4, 2026

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Bolsters Leadership with Dual Appointments to Drive Sustainability and Market Growth

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has elevated Marjory Walker and Liz Hershfield to Co-Directors, a strategic move designed to accelerate the program's market expansion and enhance supply chain collaboration amid growing demand for verified sustainable cotton.

Feb 4, 2026

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Washington Trust Bancorp Beats Expectations in Q4: Analysts Probe Sustainability of Growth

Washington Trust Bancorp reported a stronger-than-anticipated fourth quarter, fueled by margin expansion and robust growth in deposits and wealth management. As the stock rallies post-earnings, analysts are pressing management on the durability of these gains and the bank's strategic execution.

Feb 4, 2026

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National Storage Affiliates Trust: Poised for a Rebound as Self-Storage Sector Dynamics Shift

Amid a cyclical downturn, National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA) presents a compelling investment case. With housing turnover expected to recover and new supply constrained, this REIT's deep valuation discount and Sunbelt-heavy portfolio could fuel significant upside as industry fundamentals improve.

Feb 4, 2026

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Analysts Revise Outlook on Community Healthcare Trust as Valuation Rises

A recent update to the financial model for Community Healthcare Trust (NYSE: CHCT) has resulted in a higher fair value estimate, signaling growing confidence in the healthcare REIT's cash flow stability amid a challenging sector landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

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Trustpilot's Fair Value: A Deep Dive into the Numbers and Market Sentiment

A discounted cash flow analysis suggests Trustpilot Group's shares are trading close to their intrinsic value. We break down the model, its assumptions, and what it means for investors in the online reviews giant.

Feb 3, 2026

Marital Trusts and Missed Distributions: A Legal Maze for Heirs

When a marital trust's assets aren't distributed as planned after the surviving spouse's death, beneficiaries can face a costly and complex legal battle to uncover the truth and claim their inheritance.

Feb 3, 2026

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Gold vs. Silver Miners: Why iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Presents a Lower-Cost, Lower-Risk Path for Precious Metals Investors

While both ETFs offer exposure to precious metals, the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) and the Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) cater to distinct investor profiles. A detailed comparison reveals IAU's cost and volatility advantages for core holdings, while SIL offers leveraged—and riskier—exposure to silver's industrial cycle.

Feb 3, 2026

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The Upsell Tightrope: How Brands Risk Customer Trust in Pursuit of Bigger Baskets

While upselling and cross-selling are proven sales boosters, experts warn that clumsy execution is eroding consumer trust and fueling regret. The key to success lies in aligning offers with customer intent, not just revenue targets.

Feb 3, 2026

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Northern Trust Shares Get Boost as TD Cowen Raises Target After Strong Q4 Performance

TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating on Northern Trust and increased its price target to $175, following the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings driven by robust fee growth and disciplined cost management.

Feb 3, 2026

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Trustmark Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates on Loan Growth, Wealth Management Strength

Trustmark Corporation reported fourth-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations, driven by solid performance across its core banking, mortgage, and wealth management divisions. While revenue met forecasts, adjusted EPS outperformed, with management pointing to strategic hires and cost discipline as key contributors.

Feb 3, 2026

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Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust Becomes First U.S. Bank Failure of 2026, Assets Acquired by Detroit-Based First Independence

Regulators closed Chicago's Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, marking the first U.S. bank failure this year. The FDIC facilitated a swift sale of most assets and deposits to Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring no depositor losses.

Feb 2, 2026