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The office-to-resi boom is helping Manhattan’s commercial leasing market rebound. The latest example is global sustainable development consultancy Arup’s upcoming relocation.Union Investment signed the consultant company to a lease just shy of 100,000 square feet at 140 Broadway in the Financial District, the New York Business Journal reported. Arup will be relocating from 77 Water Street; it’s unclear how much space Arup occupied there in its decade of tenancy.Financial teams of the 16-and-a-half year lease were not disclosed. Arup will occupy space between the 17th and 20th floors of 140...

Malte Mueller/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs caused the stock markets to plummet—leaving many Americans concerned about the grave impact the measures might have on their own finances and prompting several major institutions to up their risk of a recession from 40% to 60%.On April 6, four days after the tariffs were announced, CNN reported that the S&P 500 had lost 15% of its value since Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, and by 12:00 p.m. ET on April 9, stocks had fallen by more than 12%, according to Reuters.Article continues...

Investing in choppy markets, especially with an unpredictable president at the helm, can be distressing. It can be even more so if you are relying on these investments to pay for something as important as your child’s college tuition, and you need the money in the foreseeable future.Plenty of busy parents found themselves in this position last week, reminded by the recent market plunge that college enrollment was creeping up on them, and some may not have dialed back their risky stock positions, or at least not enough.But situations like...

From luxury homes to office buildings, shared ownership is transforming how people invest in propertyread moreFor many years, investing in high-value real estate was something only large institutions or wealthy individuals could afford. The main challenges included:• Large upfront capital requirements• Complex property management• Difficulty in liquidating investmentsAs a result, everyday investors were largely excluded from this market.Enter Fractional Ownership Platforms (FOPs)In recent years, Fractional Ownership Platforms (FOPs) have introduced a new investment model, allowing individuals to own a portion of real estate assets rather than buying the entire property....

A new real estate firm that is looking to reposition office assets has inked its first deal in Old Town Alexandria.  Silverline Equities, founded in March 2024 by Stream Realty and WashREIT alum Anthony Chang and local real estate veteran Barry Bass, has invested preferred equity in the renovation and recapitalization of the 1980s-era office building at 225 Reinekers Lane. The 130K SF office building at 225 Reinekers Lane in Alexandria. With the deal, Silverline is now a partner with owner Altus Realty on the 130K SF office building near the King Street-Old Town...

According to Strategas Research Partners, the size of the contemplated tariffs to be announced on ... More Wednesday could bring the total to $300 billion, or 1% of U.S. GDP. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Getty Images While the economic data was a bit softer on the margin last week, markets were likely rattled more by concerns about the upcoming tariff announcements on President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” scheduled for Wednesday, April 2. Though the range of possible outcomes is extensive, the scope and size of the tariffs should be meaningful....

The South African property sector is in a dynamic phase of transformation with both residential and commercial markets showing resilience and innovation.Despite economic challenges, property investment remains a stronghold, offering stability in uncertain times. From adaptive reuse projects to mixed-use developments, the industry is responding to shifting demands with forward-thinking solutions.A new era for property investment Bricks and mortar have long been considered a foundation for wealth creation and today’s property landscape continues to evolve. Investors are not just looking at traditional real estate options, but are also exploring offshore opportunities,...

Greg Bensinger and Deborah Mary Sophia  |  ReutersAmazon Alexa now wants you to go hands-free in a carColumnist Marc Saltzman reviews one of the hands-free driving options, Alexa in a car.Marc Saltzman, Special for USA TODAYAmazon AMZN.O chief executive Andy Jassy on Thursday justified the company's billions of dollars in outlays for artificial intelligence development, saying the investment was necessary to remain competitive."If your mission is to make customers' lives better and easier every day, and you believe every customer experience will be reinvented by AI, you're going to invest deeply and...

Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 10, 2025) - Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: NWH.UN) (the 'REIT' or 'Northwest'), a leading owner and operator of healthcare real estate infrastructure in North America, Brazil, Europe and Australasia, announces the sale of its remaining interest in Assura PLC(1) ("Assura") (LSE: AGR), totalling 163.3 million shares, through an on-market transaction for gross proceeds of approximately $139.3 million (£76.8 million). The selling price of £0.47 per share represents a gain of over 20% to the REIT's December 31, 2024, IFRS book value....

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./ TORONTO, March 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Russell Investments Canada Limited announced today that, effective April 1, 2025, Russell Investments Inflation Linked Bond Fund (the "Fund") will change its name to Russell Investments Long Duration Bond Fund. The Fund's new investment objective will be to provide a stable level of interest income by gaining exposure primarily to longer-dated government bonds. There will be no changes to the risk rating of the Fund. Russell Logo (CNW Group/Russell Investments Canada...