REIT Replay: U.S. REIT Indexes Outperform Broader Market During Week Ended Jan. 16

Indexes for US equity real estate investment trusts outperformed the broader stock market during the week ended Jan. 16.

Seeking Alpha • 4 hours ago

Powell Under Pressure

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance this past week as investors weighed a resilient slate of economic data against renewed tensions between the White House and the Fed. Investor reaction was surprisingly muted to news that the DOJ opened an investigation into Fed Chair Powell, but markets did reflect increased odds that the FOMC opts to dig in its heels. Encouragingly, benign consumer inflation data kept the broader disinflation narrative intact, while signs of a recovery in the long-sluggish housing sector suggested that affordability dynamics are finally improving.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

Crown Castle Terminates Agreement With DISH on Payment Default

CCI cut ties with DISH after payment defaults, seeking over $3.5B owed as the move opens tower capacity for stronger 5G-focused carriers.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 14, 2026

Here's 7 Ideal "Safer" January Dividend Dogs In The S&P500

Seven S&P 500 high-yield 'safer' dividend stocks—like Ford, AT&T, and VICI—offer strong payouts supported by free cash flow and attractive valuations. Analyst projections indicate 22.78% to 36.88% net gains for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs by January 2027, with average risk 16% below the market. Nine of the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs already meet the ideal of annual dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share price, signaling fair or undervalued entry points.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

Raymond James Analysts' Best Picks Could Explode Again in 2026: 4 Red-Hot Dividend Stocks

As the calendar has already turned to 2026, many leading Wall Street firms have released their top stock picks for the new year.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 13, 2026

DISH Wireless Defaults on Payment Obligations to Crown Castle

HOUSTON, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) ("Crown Castle") today announced that DISH Wireless (“DISH”) has defaulted on its payment obligations to Crown Castle, causing Crown Castle to terminate its wireless infrastructure agreement with DISH.  Statement by Crown Castle: “Crown Castle and many other American businesses helped DISH and its parent company, EchoStar, build its wireless communications network with the expectation that it would provide a meaningful service to Americans and help the U.S. continue to lead in wireless.

GlobeNewsWire • Jan 12, 2026

U.S. Equity REITs Trade At Median 15% Discount To Analyst Price Targets

All 123 publicly traded US equity real estate investment trusts analyzed by S&P Global Market Intelligence traded below their respective consensus price target estimates. The specialty sector, which includes advertising, casinos, communications, data centers, energy infrastructure, farmland and timber, had the largest median implied upside to its consensus price target estimate, at 22.6%. REITs in the self-storage segment showed a 20.6% median implied upside to their consensus price target estimates, while the office sector followed closely at 18.7% and the residential sector at 15.4%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026

My Big Bet On America's Industrial Renaissance: Dirt Cheap 5%+ Yields Poised To Profit

A massive U.S. industrial shift is quietly accelerating beneath the surface. Two beaten-down dividend stocks sit directly in the path of this boom. The setup combines yield, growth, and valuation in a way I rarely see.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026

Crown Castle (CCI) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know

Crown Castle (CCI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 26, 2025

Key Reasons to Add Crown Castle Stock to Your Portfolio Now

CCI is positioned to benefit from rising wireless data demand, long-term carrier leases and a solid balance sheet supporting network expansion.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 23, 2025