Qualcomm, Merck, Rockwell Automation And A Real Estate Stock On CNBC's ‘Final Trades'

On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Jim Lebenthal, partner and chief market strategist at Cerity Partners, named Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) as his final trade.

Benzinga • 4 hours ago

Simon Property Group: Looks Priced To Perfection With No Margin Of Safety

Simon Property Group delivered robust Q1 results, raising full-year FFO guidance and demonstrating strong leasing and portfolio growth. SPG's balance sheet remains a core strength, with A credit rating, low leverage at 5.0x, and high fixed-rate debt, supporting future flexibility. The current valuation at 16.01x forward P/FFO appears fully priced, limiting near-term upside and exposing shares to downside risk amid macro uncertainty.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 22, 2026

REITs: Cheap, Unloved, And Finally Showing Life

REITs have refused to break in 2026 despite oil-driven inflation pressure, rising Treasury yields, and a Fed narrative that flipped from multiple rate cuts to potential hikes. The “Rates Up, REITs Down” regime has weakened, with REIT-rate correlations falling sharply as fundamentals, strategy, capital allocation, and valuation catalysts increasingly drive performance. M&A has helped break the rate-driven narrative, validating public-market discounts to NAV and proving that REITs can unlock value through consolidation, privatizations, and strategic alternatives.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 18, 2026

Simon Property (SPG) Up 3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Simon Property (SPG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 10, 2026

Dividend Safety Check: CRED and REIT Income Exposure

Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:CRED) screens U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 10, 2026

Simon Property Group Announces Offering of Euro-Denominated Notes

INDIANAPOLIS, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon Property Group, L.P., a global leader in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations (the "Company"), today announced that its indirect subsidiary, Simon Global Development B.V.

PRNewsWire • Jun 9, 2026

Simon Premium Outlets® Announces Retail's Biggest Experiential Shopping Event, National Outlet Shopping Day®, at 90 Destinations

The fifth annual signature event, that rivals Black Friday, returns this summer with the best-ever deals and experiences from over 500 participating brands INDIANAPOLIS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon ® a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations, today announced the return of the shopping event of the summer, National Outlet Shopping Day ® , June 11-14, across Premium Outlets ® and The Mills ® locations nationwide. Simon Premium Outlets and The Mills are America's premier outlet shopping destinations, home to thousands of the world's most sought-after brands and an unparalleled collection of luxury and designer outlet stores.

PRNewsWire • Jun 8, 2026

Four REITs Fund 45% of This Income ETF's Distributions Right Now

The Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (NYSEARCA:CRED) pays a 3.64% distribution funded by the dividends of its underlying REITs, and that yield is the entire reason most income investors are looking at it.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 6, 2026

Simon Property Group: Ready For A Shift From AI Hype To Reliable Income

Simon Property Group (SPG) remains a Buy, supported by robust Q1 results, a guidance boost, and a sustainable, growing dividend. SPG's accretive growth pipeline, 9% blended yield on $1.06B in projects, and low-rate debt underpin long-term value creation. Net debt/EBITDA at 5.0x and a recently extended $5B credit facility reinforce SPG's financial strength amid macro headwinds.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 3, 2026

3 REITs To Buy Before Their Dividends Are Hiked

Dividend growth is a strong catalyst in the REIT sector. Low expectations may create even more powerful upside.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 2, 2026