Macerich (MAC) shares rallied 5.7% in the last trading session to close at $8.17. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 20.7% loss over the past four weeks.The increased optimism can be attributed to recovering industry fundamentals. Also, it stems from investors’ favorable view on the industry amid an anticipation that the Fed could adopt a reverse course of action with respect to interest rates, if economic trends tip into a deep-recession mode in the future.This shopping center real estate investment trust is expected to post quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.47 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.4%. Revenues are expected to be $215.08 million, up 1.4% from the year-ago quarter.While FFO and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in FFO estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.For Macerich, the consensus FFO per share estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.8% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. And a negative trend in FFO estimate revisions doesn't usually translate into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on MAC going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>Macerich is part of the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust - Retail industry. Store Capital (STOR), another stock in the same industry, closed the last trading session 0.9% higher at $31.90. STOR has returned 16.5% in the past month.For Store Capital, the consensus FFO per share estimate for the upcoming report has changed +1.6% over the past month to $0.57. This represents a change of +14% from what the company reported a year ago. Store Capital currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). FREE Report: The Metaverse is Exploding! Don’t You Want to Cash In? Rising gas prices. The war in Ukraine. America's recession. Inflation. It's no wonder why the metaverse is so popular and growing every day. Becoming Spider Man and fighting Darth Vader is infinitely more appealing than spending over $5 per gallon at the pump. And that appeal is why the metaverse can provide such massive gains for investors. But do you know where to look? Do you know which metaverse stocks to buy and which to avoid? In a new FREE report from Zacks' leading stock specialist, we reveal how you could profit from the internet’s next evolution. Even though the popularity of the metaverse is spreading like wildfire, investors like you can still get in on the ground floor and cash in. Don't miss your chance to get your piece of this innovative $30 trillion opportunity - FREE.>>Yes, I want to know the top metaverse stocks for 2022>>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Macerich Company The (MAC): Free Stock Analysis Report STORE Capital Corporation (STOR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research