A Cut Without Conviction

U.S. equity markets posted mixed performance after an unusually divided Federal Reserve delivered a third-straight rate cut, but signaled a likely "pause" in the easing cycle. Perhaps the last rate cut under the "Powell Fed," the FOMC voted 9-3 to lower the federal funds rate to 3.75%, with two votes to keep rates unchanged. Markets saw hawkish undertones in the updated Economic Projections and commentary from Chair Powell, which emphasized lingering uncertainty around the inflation outlook and lack of conviction in softening labor markets.

Seeking Alpha • an hour ago

Ditch Digital Realty For Equinix

Equinix (EQIX) offers superior AFFO/share growth, operational strategy, and valuation versus Digital Realty (DLR), making it the preferred data center REIT investment. EQIX's cross-connect ecosystem drives positive same-store NOI and tenant stickiness, outpacing DLR's commodity-focused approach and mitigating renewal rent pressure. Recent multiple compression—EQIX now trades at 18.4x forward AFFO and 86% of NAV—creates a rare value opportunity despite continued robust growth.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

Realty Income vs. Digital Realty: Which REIT Has Better Upside Now?

DLR's AI-fueled demand, record bookings and global pipeline position the data-center REIT for stronger upside than its traditional net-lease peer O.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

Top 3 Equity REITs Worth Buying as Industry Outlook Improves

Welltower, Prologis and Digital Realty are set to gain from rising demand in healthcare, logistics and AI-ready data centers.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025

Digital Realty Announces Access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in Singapore via FastConnect

SINGAPORE, Dec. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty ( NYSE: DLR ), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions and an Oracle Partner, today announced it will offer connectivity to an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) FastConnect point-of-presence (PoP) within the Oracle Cloud Singapore West Region. In addition to the new connectivity, Digital Realty is also making an Oracle Solution Center available in Singapore through its global data center platform, PlatformDIGITAL®. The Oracle Solution Center will provide customers with a secure environment to design, test, and validate hybrid and AI architectures. It is the first in Singapore and reinforces the country's role as a strategic regional hub for digital infrastructure and AI transformation.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 8, 2025

Is There a Massive Opportunity Ahead for Digital Realty Trust Stock?

Digital Realty Trust works with more than 5,000 customers, including big tech. Its vast customer base could help it ink a flurry of AI data center deals --once it has more of those sorts of data centers to offer.

The Motley Fool • Dec 5, 2025

Digital Realty Announces Redemption of 2.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2026

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today that Digital Euro Finco, LLC, a wholly owned indirect finance subsidiary of Digital Realty's operating partnership, has given notice of its intention to redeem all of its outstanding 2.500% Guaranteed Notes due 2026, pursuant to its option under the indenture governing the 2.500% notes, dated as of January 16, 2019. The redemption date is December 18, 2025, and the applicable redemption price is equal to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. As of the date hereof, there was €1,075,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2.500% notes outstanding. Deutsche Trustee Company Limited is the trustee and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch is the paying agent for 2.500% notes.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 3, 2025

AI needs power desperately. Here's how to invest in companies profiting from the pain.

The shortage is a lucrative opportunity — but the window is brief.

Market Watch • Dec 3, 2025

3 Dirt Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold

A high yield isn't always a red flag if investors haven't noticed key tailwinds. These dividend stocks are attractively valued and have competitive yields.

The Motley Fool • Dec 2, 2025

Should You Retain Digital Realty Stock in Your Portfolio Now?

DLR eyes growth on strong leasing, expanding development pipelines and new NVIDIA collaboration despite rising competition and debt pressures.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 1, 2025