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U.S. equity markets rebounded from their worst weekly decline in a year despite a continued uplift in benchmark interest rates, as a solid start to earnings season counteracted disappointing economic data. Ahead of the Fed's policy meeting in the week ahead, markets were confounded - albeit temporarily - by a "jarring" GDP report that showed a return of "stagflationary" trends. Defying the macro headwinds to post its best week since November, the S&P 500 rallied 2.8% on the week - erasing essentially all of its declines in the prior week.

The near-closure of the Winnsboro TV factory in South Carolina highlights the global economy's interconnectedness as well as the pitfalls of trade barriers. Rising barriers to international trade, excessive government debt, and aging demographics are major headwinds to economic growth. The trade war with China has not resulted in a return of manufacturing jobs to the US and may hinder long-term GDP growth.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) have what it takes?

ARE is one of my favorite REITs. The company reported solid Q1 results and managed to trade sideways despite a rise in yields.

The average investor has a poor track record of managing investments, with a return of only 1.9% per year compared to the S&P 500's 5.6%. REITs have historically performed well, but are currently struggling, with the Vanguard Real Estate ETF returning only 64% in the past ten years compared to the S&P 500's 219%. Office REITs have been hit hard, with high vacancy rates and elevated interest rates, but Alexandria Real Estate Equities stands out as a strong performer due to its focus on healthcare.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities has shown strong performance with no signs of deterioration, supporting my bullish thesis that was issued Summer last year. While the Stock has outperformed the market, if we adjust for the dividends and contextualize it with the Q1, 2024 data, we will notice several signs that the case has become more attractive. In this article, I elaborate on the key reasons why I still consider ARE a buy after the recent issuance of Q1, 2024 earnings report.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities investors have underperformed in 2024 as long-term yields staged a resurgence. The market has priced in fewer expected rate cuts, leading to a de-rating of ARE. ARE's solid execution within its life sciences-focused thesis deserves another look from income investors.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

U.S. equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs as investors monitored an intensification of geopolitical tensions and hawkish Fed commentary. Inflamed by resurgent energy prices and insatiable Federal government spending, Fed Chair Powell and other officials acknowledged a stalling-out of inflation progress in recent months and delayed cut expectations. Declining on all five trading sessions, the S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week - its worst week since March 2023 - while high-flying technology stocks were hit particularly hard.

The future is unknowable, but you can put the odds on your side for the long run by sticking to high-quality compounders. "Higher for longer" or, more accurately, "this high for a while longer," wins the day, at least based on March data. There are three primary drivers of economic growth in 2024.