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S&P Dow Jones Indices announced changes to its major indices. Sandisk (SNDK) will join the S&P 100, replacing Colgate-Palmolive (CL). Other additions to the S&P 100 include Dell (DELL), Palo Alto Networks (PANW), and Arista Networks (ANET). The S&P 500 will add Bloom Energy (BE), Illumina (ILMN), and Everpure (P). Changes are effective before trading on Sept. 21, 2026.

President Donald Trump's accounts made 46 real estate-related stock trades in June, with 29 sales and 17 purchases. Bisnow estimated a $350K reduction in CRE exposure, with notable sales in CoStar Group, SBA Communications, and Vici Properties. The White House disclosure covered 1,056 trades, with real estate trades representing 5.2% of all transactions.

Simon Property Group (SPG) launched Simon Media Network, a commerce media platform to help brands reach consumers across its 200+ properties. The platform leverages Simon's physical assets, consumer data, and marketing capabilities to offer targeted advertising. SPG aims to monetize mall traffic and provide measurable advertising insights, potentially adding a new revenue stream. SPG shares have gained 3.9% in the past three months, outperforming the industry.

Kimco Realty (KIM) and Simon Property Group (SPG) led retail REIT gains in 2026, up 19% and 18% respectively, while Realty Income (O) rose 11%. All outperformed the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), which gained 10%. Kimco has a $16.11B market cap, Simon $70.78B, and Realty Income $59.39B. Realty Income highlights its 673 consecutive monthly dividends and investment-grade credit ratings.

Simon Property Group reported strong Q2 results with revenue up 20% to $1.79B. CEO Eli Simon noted high retailer demand, 1,200 leases signed, and 17% positive rent spreads. Portfolio occupancy remained at 96%, with re-leased Saks Off 5th space expected to yield higher rents. FFO was flat at $1.185B, while net income decreased 13.1% to $483.1M. Sales productivity rose 14% to $838 per sq ft.

Simon Property Group (SPG) reported Q2 2026 earnings with Real Estate FFO of $1.25B ($3.29/share), up 7.9% YoY. NOI grew 8.5% domestically and 8.3% portfolio-wide. Guidance raised to $13.20-$13.30/share. Occupancy stable at 96% for malls and 98.8% for The Mills. Leasing activity and retailer sales increased, with a 17% rise in initial base rent. Dividend raised 4.7% to $2.25/share. $4B development pipeline announced, with $600M in new projects. Management noted consumer resilience but cautioned

Simon Property Group (SPG) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.8B, exceeding estimates. Adjusted FFO was $3.29, also topping forecasts. Analysts have a 'Moderate Buy' consensus, with a mean price target of $233.70, implying 5.9% upside. SPG stock has outperformed the S&P 500 and XLRE ETF over the past year and in 2026.

Simon Property Group reported Q2 2026 Real Estate FFO of $3.29 per share ($1.25B), up 7.9% year over year. Guidance raised to $13.20 to $13.30 per share for 2026. Occupancy was 96.0% for malls and premium outlets and 98.8% for The Mills. Dividend increased to $2.25 per share; $211M repurchased shares. Liquidity was $9.3B.

The article says U.S. box office sales are projected to exceed $10B this year versus $8.9B last year, citing industry estimates. It links higher movie attendance to rising mall foot traffic, using Placer.ai data. CBL Properties and Simon cite theater reinvestment and sales/visitation metrics, while other operators urge caution on whether the trend will persist.

Simon Property Group reported Q2 2026 results and an outlook update. Domestic property NOI growth accelerated to 8.5% and real estate FFO to 7.9%. Comparable sales rose 5.7%, with 1,200+ leases signed. Full-year 2026 real estate FFO guidance increased to $13.20 to $13.30 per share. The company plans to launch the Simon Media Network.