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Equity Research on ProLogis and DCT Industrial Trust Inc. -- Potential for Recovery in Industrial REIT Sector

www.stockcall.com/ offers investors comprehensive research on the REIT - industrial industry and has completed analytical research on ProLogis (NYSE: PLD) and DCT Industrial Trust Inc. (NYSE: DCT). Register with us today at www.stockcall.com/ to have free access to these researches.

The Industrial REIT sector has struggled mightily unlike some of its peers since the onset of the recession. While REITs in general have outperformed the broader market posting 25.2% gains this year, Industrial REITs have only shown 9.2% returns thus far. This has been predominately due to high vacancy levels and low rental rates. Register now at https://stockcall.com/development/stockcall/page.php?name=register.html to have free access to our reports on the REIT - industrial industry.

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The sector saw mild improvement of fundamentals during Q3, however. Occupancy was up as well as a modest positive net absorption level. Rental rates continued to be depressed due to high levels of competition. Nonetheless, there are signs showing that the rental rates could be stabilizing. Visit www.stockcall.com/ to see how companies in this industry have grown over the past years and how they are expected to perform in the future.

Companies within the Industrial REIT sector have been focusing on shifting their assets to strategically more lucrative areas. Acquisition attempts have been helped by more readily available credit from banks. Companies have also been selling equity to acquire more assets as many properties are currently undervalued.

Stock prices across the entire REIT sector have done well despite mediocre earnings reports as investors predict a strong recovery during next year.

Looking at some of the financial results for the quarter, ProLogis posted its earnings last week with funds from operations (FFO) at $107.8 million or $0.22 per diluted share excluding significant non-cash items. ProLogis research report is accessible for free by registering today at www.stockcall.com/PLD031110.pdf.

Most recently, DCT Industrial Trust Inc. posted FFO of $21.6 million or $0.09 per diluted share. DCT Industrial Trust Inc. research report is available for free by signing up now at www.stockcall.com/DCT031110.pdf.

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