Today's Research: HCP Inc., Diamondrock Hospitality Co., Starwood Property Trust Inc., and Government Properties Income Trust

LONDON, October 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The U.S. equity market finished on a positive note on Thursday, October 10, 2013, as all three benchmark indexes rallied. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 2.18% each, while and the NASDAQ Composite rose 2.26%. Shares in the financial- REIT sector ended on a higher note, tracking gains in the broader market. The major movers in the sector included HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP), DiamondRock Hospitality Company (NYSE: DRH), Starwood Property Trust Inc. (NYSE: STWD), and Government Properties Income Trust (NYSE: GOV). AAAResearchReports.com has completed their technical analysis on HCP, DRH, STWD, and GOV and these free reports are accessible by registering at:

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HCP Inc.'s stock advanced on Thursday, extending the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares closed the day at $40.87, up 1.64%, after fluctuating between $40.36 and $40.92 during the trading session. A total of 2.63 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 2.85 million. The company's shares have gained 2.53% in the previous three trading sessions, compared to a gain of 0.98% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Despite Thursday's gains, HCP Inc.'s stock is still trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $41.26 and $46.53, respectively. Sign up for free technical research on HCP at:

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Shares in DiamondRock Hospitality Co. surged on Thursday, tracking gains in the broader market. The company's shares closed the day 3.50% higher at $10.93 after oscillating between $10.67 and $10.94 during the trading session. A total of 2.70 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 2.01 million. DiamondRock Hospitality Co.'s shares have gained 12.56% in the previous three months and 9.41% in the last one month, compared to a gain of 2.42% and 0.51% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Further, the company's stock is currently trading near its 52-week high of $11.08 and also above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $10.22 and $9.64, respectively. Be sure to read our latest technical research on DRH by registering at:

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Starwood Property Trust Inc.'s stock rose on Thursday, extending the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares finished the day 1.59% higher at $24.31 after fluctuating between $24.00 and $24.38 during the trading session. A total of 1.44 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 2.27 million. The company's shares have gained 1.42% in the previous three trading sessions and 1.89% in the last one month outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 0.98% and 0.51% during the respective periods. Additionally, Starwood Property Trust Inc.'s stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $24.70 and $25.72, respectively. Sign up and read the complimentary report on STWD at:

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On Thursday, Government Properties Income Trust's stock surged to close at $24.44, up 3.65% from the previous day's closing price of $23.58. The company's shares oscillated between $23.75 and $24.46 during the trading session. A total of 0.50 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.45 million. The company's shares are up 2.78% in the previous three trading sessions and 2.43% in the last one month, compared to a gain of 0.98% and 0.51% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Moreover, Government Properties Income Trust's stock is trading above its 50-day moving average of $23.94. The free report on GOV can be downloaded by signing up now at:

http://www.AAAResearchReports.com/GOV101113.pdf

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