Lamar Advertising Company

REITs have evolved into a larger, more diversified, and better-capitalized asset class, now less sensitive to Treasury yields than in prior cycles. Modern REITs feature lower leverage (34.4% debt), predominantly fixed-rate, long-maturity debt, and strong liquidity, supporting resilience amid higher rates. Supply constraints and rising replacement costs create durable moats for select REIT sectors, especially those with HALO (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) characteristics.

VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al bought a new position in Lamar Advertising Company (NASDAQ: LAMR) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 5,700 shares of the real estate investment trust's stock, valued at approximately $889,000. Other institutional investors also recently

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. This week, 5 stocks announced dividend increases, one announced a cut, and one announced a special. BRC and PECO are the only Investment Grade stocks among this week's dividend announcers, both trading near fair value with robust safety profiles. CPB's 35.90% dividend cut signals severe safety deterioration, while VICI and LAMR present high yields but carry notable safety and growth concerns.

Generating $500 a month from dividends sounds straightforward until you see how wildly the required capital swings depending on which stocks you pick and which trade-offs you are willing to accept.