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HCP: Bull or Bear?

5 Impressive Stocks in This Difficult Market Graphic_rating_buy HCP
-17.58%
in 445 days
<>Now that more than half the year is behind us, I thought it would be interesting to look at my top 5 performers through July 31, 2008. As dismal as the stock market has been this year, there are still some bright spots. My top five performers have all achieved double-digit positive total returns since I owned them and positive returns in 2008. Here they are with comments:

#5 - McDonald's (MCD) + 4.4% Total 2008 Return
Last November, I bought this burger maker for $57 in spite of only paying one dividend per year. I was rewarded by MCD moving to quarterly dividends and a 2008 total return of 4...
By  Dividends4Life   (-21.08%  risk: moderate)  08/19/08 Comment


Some REITs for your portofolio from Kiplinger Graphic_rating_buy HCP
-10.55%
in 499 days

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Over the last few months, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have shown that they are able to survive in tough conditions, at least compared with most other stocks. However, there have been signs of weakness for REITs lately and this is likely to continue.

<>With recession fears still looming, real estate operators are facing yet another difficult situation brought on by rising unemployment, which could result in lower office and retail space demand. And rising inflation will come with higher interest rates, leading to higher borrowing expenses for REI...
By  Eliza Popescu   (-24.69%  risk: moderate)  06/26/08 Comment


is still valued below its peer group. Graphic_rating_buy HCP
Astukphoto
22%
 -19.52%
in 543 days
The company had a solid 1st quarter, with FFO per share increasing 12% (excluding charges) over the
year earlier quarter. Operations are holding up in the company s core portfolio and the company has
completed or is close to completing most of its planned 2008 asset sales. HCP was a heavy
acquirer in 2007, making $4.7 billion of investments. High debt levels are the main negative for HCP,
although, the company has brought down debt levels ahead of schedule. Despite recent share price
increases, partly due to the company s inclusion in the S&P in March, HCP is still valued bel...
By  Armin Stuk   (-21.54%  risk: moderate)  05/13/08 Comment


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