| 04.01.2012 - REIT firms set for acquisitions |
| Real-estate investment trusts raised a record-breaking amount of equity in 2011, which analysts believe will be used to pursue acquisitions. REITs issued $37.5 billion in initial and additional common and preferred shares last year, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts. That was up 32% from 2010 and was the largest amount of REIT stock issued since the securities were established in 1960...............................................Full Article: Source |