But the Dow crawls back nearly to break even as the Federal Reserve extends a small stimulus move because of job growth and European worries. It promises more action if conditions worsen. Asian stocks drop on a weak China manufacturing report.
More renters and higher rental rates are boosting the residential and multi-family REIT sector.
The blue chips rebound from a brief 108-point loss. As Spain rescues one of its biggest banks, Standard & Poor's see its economy worsening. Consumer confidence strengthens. Facebook and Apple weigh on the Nasdaq. Gold and crude oil move higher.
With millions of acres of timberland and a homebuilding operation, this REIT is ripe for a housing market recovery.
The world's largest express carrier and cargo shipper is a global bet on an economic snapback.
Consider building long-term positions in these stocks and ETFs to play an improving housing market.
With its large real estate holdings, this firm has attracted the interest of insiders and hedge funds.
The discount retailer has caught the attention of bargain-oriented shoppers and investors alike.
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