Citi Research recently released a huge report that takes an in-depth look into recent trends in REIT ownership. In the report, analyst Michael Bilerman breaks down the top names that are held by the biggest REIT investors in the market.
In a new report, Citi Research Group’s Gregory Badishkanian put his taco analyst sombrero on to take a look at the world of Mexican restaurants. The Mexican restaurant segment has outperformed other restaurant segments in recent months, and Badishkanian discusses whether or not stocks have more room to run and which names are Citi’s top…
The attention of global investors is squarely on China these days, and a growing number of data point are showing that coming growth in China may not be nearly as strong as previously predicted. In a new report, Barclays analyst Michael Gapen looks at just how contagious China’s economic sickness could be for the rest…
While many of the new post-crisis banking regulations are a thorn in the side of big banks, they are also creating major opportunities for business development companies (BDCs). Benzinga recently had the chance to speak with Grier Eliasek, president and COO of Prospect Capital Corporation PSEC 0.63% about the benefits that Basel III, the Dodd-Frank…
In an uncertain and volatile market, pair trades can be a trader’s best friend. Deutsche Bank analyst George Zhao discusses the benefits of pair trades in a new report and includes some stocks that could potentially make solid pairs.
With the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates just days away, traders are still trying to determine the best way to position their portfolios ahead of a possible September rate hike. In a new report, HSBC analyst Volker Borghoff explained why dividend stocks are the best way to go.
In the past several months, Wall Street has been increasing its expectations of a September interest rate hike, but Morgan Stanley disagrees. According to a new report by analyst Matthew Hornback, the firm believes there is a 90 percent chance that the Federal Reserve will choose not to raise rates in September.
It was an action-packed week in the food business, as several big brands announced new promotions and added new fall menu items. Here’s an overview of some of the major recent developments discussed this week on Brand Eating.
In a new report, Deutsche Bank chief economist David Folkerts-Landau discusses the timing of the highly-anticipated Federal Reserve rate hike and how the coming tightening cycle is far from typical. The uniqueness of the current economic situation makes it hard to predict what the Fed will do, but Deutsche Bank believes that a September move…
In a new report, Goldman Sachs analyst Francesco Garzarelli explains why the firm believes that government bonds remain too expensive to serve as effective hedges against a falling stock market. For now, traders should look elsewhere for return until the U.S. Treasury curve steepens over the next several months.