The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain its benchmark rate signals underlying economic strength, leaving mortgage rates largely unmoved. While affordability challenges persist, a gradual rebalancing of the market offers cautious optimism for buyers and sellers.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded NNN REIT to 'Buy' with a $47 price target, highlighting its defensive portfolio and sustainable dividends as relative strengths in a challenging real estate investment trust environment expected to persist through 2026.
Truist Securities adjusted its price target for American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) downward slightly, while affirming a Buy rating. The move comes as the firm reassesses its outlook for the broader REIT sector heading into 2026.
While mortgage rates have inched up slightly this week, homebuyers are still facing significantly lower borrowing costs compared to last year's peak. We break down the monthly and long-term savings on a typical home purchase.
AEW UK REIT plc (LON:AEWU) is overwhelmingly owned by institutional investors, a sign of significant confidence but also concentrated influence. We examine the ownership structure and what it means for the £170m property trust.
While speculative 'story stocks' capture headlines, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (KLSE:AXREIT) presents a compelling case for investors seeking stability through consistent earnings growth and strong insider alignment.
Buoyed by robust quarterly and full-year results, Annaly Capital Management is pivoting more capital toward residential credit and mortgage servicing rights. The mortgage REIT's strategic shift aims to build on its earnings momentum while navigating an evolving interest rate landscape.
Orchid Island Capital (ORC) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by a stable interest rate environment, tightening mortgage spreads, and lower funding costs. The REIT continued its strategic pivot into higher-coupon mortgage pools with built-in prepayment protection.
Analysts at BTIG have upgraded mortgage REIT Annaly Capital Management (NLY) from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', with a $25 price target, arguing the stock is positioned to benefit from dividend stability and potential spread movements in a turbulent interest rate landscape.
Analyst firm Piper Sandler reiterates its Overweight rating on AGNC Investment Corp., highlighting a favorable shift in agency mortgage-backed securities spreads that could bolster the REIT's book value.
Annaly Capital Management capped off a robust 2025 with a fourth-quarter economic return of 8.6%, driven by a constructive fixed-income environment and growth across its core strategies. The mortgage REIT highlighted conservative leverage, a secure dividend, and strategic capital deployment as it navigates evolving market conditions.
A new analysis examines whether ultra-long home loans can solve the affordability crisis. While they offer a monthly payment reprieve in select markets, the long-term financial toll is staggering, raising questions about who truly benefits.
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady signals a strategic pause, not an end to its easing cycle. We break down the immediate and future impacts on everything from credit cards to the housing market.
Investment firm Maxim Group reaffirms its Buy rating and $1.50 price target for Strive Inc., following the company's transformative acquisition of Semler Scientific, which positions it as a major corporate Bitcoin holder and expands its healthcare tech footprint.
Standex International reports robust second-quarter results, with organic growth reaching 6.4% and record quarterly orders. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth markets like electrical grid infrastructure and new product development is now materially boosting the top line.
Real Matters Inc. (TSE: REAL) kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with robust double-digit revenue growth and a return to profitability, defying typical seasonal headwinds. The company's performance was fueled by market share gains, new client launches, and improved operational efficiency across its U.S. and Canadian segments.
A new analysis reveals the stark reality of homeownership in California, where residents in its largest cities are spending a historically high share of income on housing, pushing the dream of owning a home out of reach for many.
Despite a challenging mortgage landscape, SB Financial Group (SBFG) reports robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, marking one of its strongest performances in history with significant loan growth and disciplined expense management.
Compass Point initiates coverage on Orchid Island Capital (ORC) with a Neutral rating, citing concerns that the REIT's high dividend payouts could constrain its per-share book value appreciation despite its current undervaluation.
B. Riley initiates coverage of Adamas Trust (ADAM) with a Buy rating and a $9 price target, citing the REIT's strategic portfolio pivot towards higher-quality Agency RMBS as a key driver for potential revaluation.
