Pre-Market Review: NorthStar Realty Finance, Ventas, Healthcare Trust of America, and Corporate Office Properties Trust

LONDON, August 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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On Thursday, August 1, 2013, shares in REITs ended mostly lower even as the broader market surged following positive US economic data. The major movers in the sector included NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE: NRF), Ventas Inc. (NYSE: VTR), Healthcare Trust of America Inc. (NYSE: HTA), and Corporate Office Properties Trust (NYSE: OFC). AAAResearchReports.com initiated preliminary technical research on NRF, VTR, HTA, and OFC. These free reports are accessible by signing today at:

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Shares in NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. edged lower on Thursday even as the broader market rallied. The company's shares oscillated between $9.70 and $9.95 before finishing the day 0.20% lower at $9.78. A total of 3.10 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 2.71 million. The company's shares have gained 0.82% in the last three trading sessions as compared to a gain of 1.28% in the S&P 500. The stock currently has a dividend yield of 7.77%. The free technical analysis on NRF is available by signing up at:

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Ventas Inc.'s stock moved lower on Thursday, extending its losses from previous trading sessions. The company's shares oscillated between $64.67 and $66.17 before closing the day 1.55% lower at $64.72. A total of 1.99 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 1.71 million. The company's shares have fallen by 5.37% in the last three trading sessions and 5.67% in the last one month, underperforming the S&P 500. Register now to download free research on VTR at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/VTR080213.pdf

Shares in Healthcare Trust of America Inc. slipped on Thursday, ending the session 0.46% lower at $10.90 after oscillating between $10.79 and $11.00. A total of 1.15 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.60 million. The company's shares have fallen by 0.55% in the last three sessions, underperforming the S&P 500. The stock currently has a dividend yield of 5.28%. A free report on HTA can be accessed by registering at:

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Corporate Office Properties Trust's stock moved higher on Thursday, reversing some of its losses from previous trading sessions. The company's shares oscillated between $25.46 and $25.99 before finishing the day 1.18% higher at $25.78. A total of 1.21 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.70 million. The company's shares have dropped by 2.61% in the last three sessions, underperforming the S&P 500. The losses have pushed the stock below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on OFC for free at:

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