For Immediate Release Chicago, IL – May 06, 2016 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include the Taubman Centers, Inc. (TCO), Vornado Realty Trust (VNO), Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (BPY), Care Capital Properties, Inc. (CCP) and National Health Investors Inc. ( NHI). Today, Zacks is promoting its ''Buy'' stock recommendations. Get #1Stock of the Day pick for free. Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog: Key REIT Earnings Reporting on May 6th The majority of the real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) have already reported their earnings for the Jan-Mar quarter. From the results so far, it has been observed that though the growth pace of some of the REITs has not been adequate, they have still managed to post positive surprises. This is largely attributable to the downward estimates revisions that some companies have witnessed over the past three months. However, the low interest rate environment, which is supposed to support REITs, was not reflected in the results of many of these companies. Though positive surprises were recorded by many REITs, important companies like Taubman Centers, Inc. (TCO) and Vornado Realty Trust ( VNO) missed estimates. Per the Zacks Industry classification, REITs falls under the broader Finance sector. Below, we briefly discuss the earnings trend of the broader sector in the Jan-Mar quarter. Per our latest Earnings Preview report, as of Apr 29, around 77.3% of finance stocks in the S&P 500 index reported results for the Jan-Mar quarter. These finance companies recorded a year-over-year decline of 5.5% in earnings and a 2.4% dip in revenues. In 61.8% cases, finance sector stocks posted earnings beat, while a revenue beat was reported in 54.4% cases. Let’s see how things are shaping up for the three REIT stocks that are scheduled to release results on May 6. Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (BPY) has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Our proven model does not conclusively show that Brookfield Property Partners is likely to beat earnings this quarter. This is because the company lacks the right combination of two key ingredients – a positive Earnings ESP (the percentage difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate) and a favorable Zacks Rank. Care Capital Properties, Inc. (CCP) has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We caution against Sell-rated (Zacks Rank #4 or #5) stocks going into the earnings announcement. So, Care Capital Properties does not fulfill the criteria required for an earnings surprise call. National Health Investors Inc. (NHI) has an Earnings ESP of -1.72% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The combination of National Health Investors' Zacks Rank #2 and negative ESP makes surprise prediction difficult. 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 >> About Zacks Equity Research Zacks Equity Research provides the best of quantitative and qualitative analysis to help investors know what stocks to buy and which to sell for the long-term. Continuous coverage is provided for a universe of 1,150 publicly traded stocks. Our analysts are organized by industry which gives them keen insights to developments that affect company profits and stock performance. Recommendations and target prices are six-month time horizons. Zacks "Profit from the Pros" e-mail newsletter provides highlights of the latest analysis from Zacks Equity Research. Subscribe to this free newsletter today. Find out What is happening in the stock market today on zacks.com. 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 TAUBMAN CENTERS (TCO): Free Stock Analysis Report VORNADO RLTY TR (VNO): Free Stock Analysis Report BROOKFIELD PPTY (BPY): Free Stock Analysis Report CARE CAP PROPRT (CCP): Free Stock Analysis Report NATL HEALTH INV (NHI): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.