International Business News - SPG http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif _ The International Council of Shopping Centers spent $240,000 in the second quarter to lobby on labor and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080822/shopping-center-group-spent-240k-lobbying-in-2q.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:21:07 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Monday, July 28, from AP Financial News: INDIANAPOLIS (AP)--Simon Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust that operates malls and shopping centers, on Monday raised the low end of its projected range for funds from operations in 2008. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/outlook-roundup-simon-property-group-ralcorp.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:06:44 EDT Among the earnings stories for Monday, July 28, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/earnings-roundup-wrigley-tyson-foods.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:04:01 EDT Simon Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust that operates malls and shopping centers in North America, Europe and Asia, on Monday declared a quarterly dividend of 90 cents per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/simon-property-group-declares-dividend-of-90-cents.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:57:17 EDT Simon Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust that operates malls and shopping centers, on Monday raised the low end of its projected range for funds from operations in 2008. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/simon-property-narrows-2008-ffo-outlook-range.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:56:01 EDT Simon Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust that operates malls and shopping centers in North America, Europe and Asia, on Monday said its second-quarter results improved 15 percent, and adjusted results topped Wall Street expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080728/simon-property-group-2nd-qtr-ffo-rises-15-percent.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:52:00 EDT A Goldman Sachs analyst said Thursday he expects real estate investment trust stocks to sell off 15 percent or more this year despite the sector's recent outperformance. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/analyst-sees-15-pct-sell-off-for-reits-this-year.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 15:08:55 EDT This is not a good economy to take a gamble in. Las Vegas has, and it's hurting casino profits. Disney has not, and the "Magic Kingdom" is reaping the winnings. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080513/all-business-a-tale-of-2-resorts.htm Tue, 13 May 2008 14:38:21 EDT An analyst said Monday that real estate investment trust stocks may be overpriced, especially as property fundamentals weaken amid a soft economy. David Harris of Lehman Brothers noted that year-to-date REITs have performed well even against the broader markets, reflecting investors' preference for REIT dividend yields in an uncertain economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080512/analyst-reit-shares-overvalued-as-economy-slows.htm Mon, 12 May 2008 13:53:13 EDT The treasurer of Simon Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on retail properties, sold 4,000 shares of common stock under a prearranged trading plan, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080509/simon-property-group-officer-sells-4-000-shares.htm Fri, 09 May 2008 15:55:18 EDT Shares of major real estate investment trusts mostly rose Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut a key interest rate by a quarter-point to 2 percent as expected by Wall Street. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080430/sector-glance-big-reits-shares-up-after-fed-rate-cut.htm Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:40:02 EDT Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, April 29, from AP Financial News: NORCROSS, Ga. (AP) _ Packaging products maker Rock-Tenn Co. said its fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 21 percent, boosted by an acquisition and higher prices. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080429/earnings-roundup-rock-tenn-convergys.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:34:18 EDT Among the earnings projection stories for Tuesday, April 29, from AP Financial News: EAST AURORA, N.Y. (AP) _ Military, medical and industrial control components designer and maker Moog Inc. raised its fiscal 2008 sales outlook a bit on Tuesday, saying it now expects $1.85 billion in revenue. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080429/outlook-roundup-moog-martha-stewart-living-omnimedia.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:12:12 EDT Simon Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust focused on retail properties, on Tuesday raised the low end of its 2008 funds from operations outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080429/simon-property-group-raises-low-end-of-2008-outlook.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:54:29 EDT Sunrise Senior Living Inc., which operates senior-residential facilities, said Thursday that Mark S. Ordan has been named chief investment and administrative officer. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080320/sunrise-names-chief-investment-officer.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:39:23 EDT As environmental awareness goes from buzz to best business practice, real estate investment trusts at the forefront of the so-called "green" movement could reap long-term rewards. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080311/green-reits-could-get-long-term-gains.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:39:35 EDT Mall real estate investment trust Simon Property Group Inc. on Friday offered 2008 guidance that fell below Wall Street's expectations. The REIT said it expect 2008 funds from operation, or FFO, between $6.25 per share and $6.45 per share. On average, analysts polled by Thomson Financial are forecasting $6.46 per share. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080201/simon-property-2008-outlook-disappoints.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:49:40 EST Mall real estate investment trust Simon Property Group Inc. on Friday said its fourth-quarter and full-year results beat Wall Street's estimates but offered 2008 guidance that fell below expectations. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080201/simon-property-4q-results-increase.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:37:08 EST Shares of real estate investment trusts traded mixed Wednesday after the Federal Reserve slashed a key short-term interest rate by a half-point to help avoid a recession. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080130/sector-glance-reits-trade-mixed.htm Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:36:30 EST