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Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

Real estate stocks rise as rate-cut bets return; XLRE ends at $41.99 ahead of payrolls and CPI

U.S. real estate stocks rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.8% to $41.99 and VNQ and IYR each gaining 1.6%. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time as the 10-year Treasury yield ended at 4.206%. Bank of America downgraded Public Storage and Extra Space Storage, citing weak housing turnover and high borrowing costs. The delayed January jobs report is set for Feb. 11, with CPI due Feb. 13.
Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

Why U.S. real estate stocks could swing Monday: XLRE, VNQ and the Fed week ahead

U.S. real estate shares closed slightly higher Friday, with XLRE up 0.3% at $41.25 and VNQ up 0.2% at $90.54. Treasury yields slipped, the 10-year note falling to about 4.23%. S&P Global’s flash composite PMI held at 52.8, while the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index rose to 56.4. Investors await Monday’s bond market open and Wednesday’s Fed policy decision.
REITs face a Tuesday test after MLK shutdown as XLRE, VNQ eye rates and policy

REITs face a Tuesday test after MLK shutdown as XLRE, VNQ eye rates and policy

U.S. real estate ETFs rose Friday, with XLRE up 1.2% to $42.21 and VNQ closing at $92.62. Markets are closed Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Prologis reports earnings Wednesday, coinciding with new housing data and a Trump policy speech in Davos. Investors are watching for signals ahead of the Federal Reserve’s late-January meeting.
Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis stock ticks up as Fed minutes sharpen rate watch heading into New Year’s Eve session

Prologis (PLD) closed up 0.4% at $129.01 Tuesday as Fed minutes showed December’s rate cut was “finely balanced,” keeping REITs in focus. Trading was thin ahead of year-end, with the S&P 500 down 0.14%. Prologis will report fourth-quarter earnings on Jan. 21. U.S. home prices rose 1.7% year-on-year in October, the slowest pace since 2012.

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  • Oil above $90: Growth Outlook Brightens for EOG Resources amid Middle East Tensions
    April 9, 2026, 1:01 PM EDT. West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices have surpassed $95 per barrel due to rising tensions in the Middle East, boosting prospects for leading oil producer EOG Resources Inc. EOG's multi-basin portfolio, including the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford shale, positions it well to benefit from sustained high oil prices. The U.S. Energy Information Administration anticipates continued elevated prices, supporting strong cash flow generation for EOG and its shareholders. Similarly, ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil, with extensive upstream operations in low-cost drilling regions, stand to gain. Over the past year, EOG shares rose 32.9%, trading at a below-industry average price-to-EBITDA multiple of 6.92, with recent earnings estimate upgrades. EOG holds a neutral Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), signalling cautious optimism amid favorable market conditions.

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Unilever Snaps Up Grüns to Deepen U.S. Wellness Push After McCormick Food Deal

Unilever Snaps Up Grüns to Deepen U.S. Wellness Push After McCormick Food Deal

9 April 2026
Unilever said Thursday it will acquire U.S. greens-supplement brand Grüns for an undisclosed sum, with the deal expected to close later this year pending approvals. Grüns was valued at about $500 million in a 2025 Series B round, according to Reuters. The purchase follows Unilever’s recent agreement to combine its food business with McCormick.
Lumentum Stock Nears $960 After JPMorgan, Mizuho Raise Targets on Nvidia AI Optics Demand

Lumentum Stock Nears $960 After JPMorgan, Mizuho Raise Targets on Nvidia AI Optics Demand

9 April 2026
Lumentum shares climbed Thursday after JPMorgan raised its price target to $950, following Mizuho’s hike to $930. The moves come after Nvidia agreed last month to invest $2 billion in Lumentum and make multibillion-dollar purchase commitments. Lumentum reported February quarter revenue of $665.5 million, up 65.5% year-over-year. An SEC filing showed Lumentum will swap 5.7 million shares for $474.6 million in convertible notes.
SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

9 April 2026
The number of companies with Science Based Targets initiative-validated climate goals reached 9,764 by the end of 2025, up 40% from the previous year. Asia added 1,216 companies, nearly matching Europe’s increase. Europe held 49% of validated targets, Asia 36%, and North America 11%. Japan led single markets with 2,091 companies.
Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

9 April 2026
Palantir Technologies dropped about 7% Thursday after Michael Burry said Anthropic was overtaking it in enterprise AI, putting Palantir on track to lose $34 billion in market value. Anthropic reported its annualized revenue run rate had surged past $30 billion and launched new AI tools for businesses. Nearly one in four businesses on Ramp now pays for Anthropic, according to Ramp data. Palantir’s stock still trades at 395 times earnings.
Salesforce Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low Despite AI Growth and $50 Billion Buyback

Salesforce Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low Despite AI Growth and $50 Billion Buyback

9 April 2026
Salesforce shares hit a new 52-week low Thursday, dropping 3.7% to $169.76 despite reporting 12% revenue growth and strong demand for its AI products. The broader software sector continued to slide, with the S&P 500 software and services index down about $1 trillion since January. Salesforce raised its buyback authorization to $50 billion and increased its dividend to 44 cents a share.
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