Ian Weissman

Office sector stocks have gained 18 percent in the last seven weeks, after declining 15 percent from the beginning of the year till mid-February. Credit Suisse’s Ian Weissman maintained a cautious stance on the sector, given an anticipated weakening of tech office demand in the second half...

LaSalle Hotel Properties (NYSE: LHO) shares are down 29 percent year-to-date, and are trading close to the lower end of their 52-week range of $27.70 - $43.56. Credit Suisse’s Ian Weissman downgraded the rating on the company from Outperform to Neutral, while reducing the price target...

Shares of Strategic Hotels and Resorts Inc (NYSE: BEE) spiked higher last week after media reports suggested the company has hired bankers to consider strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of itself. In a report published Monday, Credit Suisse analyst Ian Weissman analyzed the...

In a report published Thursday, Credit Suisse analyst Ian Weissman reiterated an Outperform rating on RLJ Lodging Trust (NYSE: RLJ), but lowered the price target from $38.00 to $37.00. In the report, Credit Suisse noted, "RLJ reported 4Q14 FFOPS of $0.57, consistent with consensus and our est. Adj...

In a report published Wednesday, Credit Suisse analyst Ian Weissman reiterated a Neutral rating on Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), and raised the price target from $78.00 to $80.00. In the report, Credit Suisse noted, "EQR reported 4Q14 NAREIT FFOPS of $0.87, significantly higher than Consensus and...

In a report published Wednesday, Credit Suisse analyst Ian Weissman reiterated an Outperform rating on Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP), and raised the price target from $142.11 to $143.00. In the report, Credit Suisse noted, “We are increasing our PT to $143 from $142, and maintaining our Outperform...

Store Capital Corp's (NYSE: STOR) expected earnings growth of 11 percent over the next three years plus its 4.7 percent dividend yield has stirred lots of investor enthusiasm since last month's initial public offering. But the real estate investment trust rents solely to second-tier...

Credit Suisse initiated coverage on Host Hotel and Resorts Inc (NYSE: HST) Tuesday with a Neutral rating and $24 price target. The rating was part of the firm’s initiation of coverage on 34 REITs. Analysts led by Ian Weissman noted a number of positives, including "Strong...

Credit Suisse analysts initiated coverage on shares of Strategic Hotels and Resorts Inc (NYSE: BEE) with a Neutral rating and $14 price target. Ian Weissman outlined reasons for the initiation: 1) High quality portfolio, with a bent toward luxury, has helped BEE deliver sector leading...

Credit Suisse initiated coverage on 34 U.S. REITs Tuesday across the Mall, Shopping Center, Office, Hotels, Industrial and Apartment sectors. Analysts led by Ian Weissman forecasted "10 percent total returns over the next 12 months (including a 3.0 percent dividend yield), led by Malls (+...

In a note dated November 11, Credit Suisse analyst Ian Weissman initiated coverage of Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc (NYSE: SHO) with an Outperform rating and a $17 price target. Weissman commented, "With job growth accelerating, and business sentiment improving, group business is finally...