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Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) reported better than expected third quarter earnings this morning, and the company also announced a dividend for the first time. Shares are soaring this morning, up more than 5% in early Tuesday trading. The Coraopolis, PA-based company reported third quarter...

Excel Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EXL), a retail focused real estate investment trust (REIT), has signed a $92.5M contract to acquire a 739,234 square foot retail shopping center (of which 597,787 is owned) in Stockton, California. Built in 2004, the center is anchored by Lowe's, Target (non-owned), Kohl's...