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Whitestone REIT stock faces activist board challenge as WSR heads into Monday’s session

Whitestone REIT stock faces activist board challenge as WSR heads into Monday’s session

NEW YORK, January 4, 2026, 13:56 ET — Market closed Whitestone REIT shares ended Friday slightly lower after longtime shareholder James C. Mastandrea said he plans to run a competing slate for the board, setting up another activist push at the shopping-center landlord. SEC The timing matters for real estate stocks because REITs — real estate investment trusts that own income-producing property — tend to trade with interest-rate expectations. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further U.S. rate cuts may not come soon, in comments that underscored the “higher for longer” debate. Reuters For
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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