Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are generally considered defensive plays because of their steady dividend streams even during times of market volatility.
Every year, there are certain times when stock prices do not come close to reflecting the opinions of Wall Street analysts, and these times can be opportunities for investors to pick up shares that have the potential for strong appreciation.
Stocks can fly up or down very quickly for many reasons, including rumors, analyst upgrades or downgrades, dividend increases or solid earnings reports that beat the Street.
But when a stock that has been sinking — both short and long term — suddenly soars 8% in one day on heavier than usual volume, it bears a closer look.