RNP News and Press, Cohen & Steers Reit and Preferred Income Fund Inc From 06/23/24

2024-06-23 09:00:00 ET Summary U.S. equity markets climbed to fresh record-highs this week while benchmark interest rates hovered near two-month lows as the "bad news is good news" dynamic persisted. Investors responded favorably to another relatively downbeat slate of economic da...

2024-06-21 08:15:00 ET Summary Rate cuts have finally arrived, but why hasn't it benefitted REITs? What's needed to lift the REITs market. Why REITs are still struggling. ... Read the full article on Seeking Alpha For further details see: Why More...

2024-06-20 12:06:08 ET Summary I highlight ten companies with a history of raising dividends this week. The list will complete not only June, but the first half of 2024. Dividend King National Fuel Gas Company extends its streak with a 4% increase. My investment strategy i...

2024-06-20 09:30:00 ET Summary We are two years past the jump in interest rates in the United States, and non-residential construction has not dropped. The story is one of great stimulus from both government policy and private sector entrepreneurship. U.S. projects will be con...

2024-06-16 09:00:00 ET Summary U.S. equity markets posted a mixed performance this week, while benchmark interest rates dipped to two-month lows after a critical slate of inflation data showed an encouraging cooldown in price pressures. As expected, the Fed held rates steady at tw...

2024-06-15 06:00:00 ET Summary The housing market remains challenged by high mortgage rates, rising insurance costs, and a lack of inventory due to owners trapped by the 'Golden Handcuff' problem. In the commercial real estate market, the fundamentals are best in retail and worst ...

2024-06-15 00:01:00 ET Summary The relationship between capitalization rates and interest rates is more nuanced than first meets the eye. While nominal interest rates have an impact on real estate values, they do not have the same effect on cap rates as do real interest rates. ...

2024-06-14 11:03:53 ET Summary The overall broader indexes were heading higher after April's rather brief and shallow pullback. There was a bit more volatility toward the end of the month, which will be interesting to see if that develops into anything more material. Every mon...

2024-06-13 00:56:24 ET Summary This week we have five companies with a history of raising dividends, averaging a 5.4% increase. My investment strategy involves selecting companies with a consistent dividend growth history and outperforming benchmarks. I compare the companies again...

2024-06-12 07:35:00 ET Summary We accumulate cash-producing assets from defensive sectors with the intent to hold them forever. Market fears and price volatility present buying opportunities. Two monthly pay CEFs to strengthen your financial flexibility in retirement - RNP and...