According to a recent Bloomberg BusinessWeek article, a dozen U.S Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are set to raise dividends next quarter, on the heels of the industry as a whole raising $33 billion in capital. The dividend yield for mortgage REITs was 14.6 percent on Jan. 13, significantly higher than the yield for Treasuries (3.74 percent yesterday). Publicly traded REITs are required by law to pay 90 percent of their taxable income as dividends.

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What do new retail banking legislation, soaring commodities prices and the healthcare reform bill have in common? All will be making headlines as this week unfolds.

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Last week we shared with you our firm’s “Top Line News Summary” which included highlights from three sectors including retail, HR/management, and markets.

This week our media relations professionals highlight three different sectors: banking, insurance, and real estate.

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