Early Briefing and Review: CommonWealth REIT, Digital Realty Trust Inc., Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc., and Highwoods Properties Inc.

LONDON, August 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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The U.S. equity market slipped on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. All three benchmark indexes closed lower, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 1.14%, the S&P 500 falling by 1.59%, and the NASDAQ Composite declining by 2.16%. Shares in real estate investment trust companies ended mostly lower, tracking losses in the broader market. The major movers in the sector included CommonWealth REIT (NYSE: CWH), Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: DLR), Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: PDM), and Highwoods Properties Inc. (NYSE: HIW). AAAResearchReports.com has released free charting and technical research on these aforementioned companies. Register to read these reports at:

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CommonWealth REIT's shares moved lower on Tuesday, closing at $24.61, down 0.61% from the previous closing price of $24.76. The company's shares fluctuated between $24.53 and $24.90. A total of 0.33 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.04 million. The company's shares have gained 8.18% in the last one month and 20.11% in the last three months, outperforming the S&P 500 which has lost 3.62% and 1.16% during the respective periods. Furthermore, CommonWealth REIT's shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Sign up for free report on CWH at:

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Shares in Digital Realty Trust Inc. moved higher on Tuesday, extending their gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares ended the day at $55.41, up 1.43%, after oscillating between $54.06 and $55.43. A total of 1.18 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.71 million. The company's stock is up 3.96% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has lost 1.60% during the same period. Despite the recent gains, Digital Realty Trust Inc.'s stock continues to trade below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. DLR free technical report can be accessed by signing up at:

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Shares in Piedmont Office Realty Trust Inc. ended lower on Tuesday after fluctuating between $17.32 and $17.56. The company's shares finished the day 0.11% lower at $17.47. A total of 1.51 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 0.99 million. The company's shares have gained 0.63% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has fallen by 1.60% during the same period. Additionally, the company's stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. A free report on PDM can be accessed by registering at:

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Shares in Highwoods Properties Inc. ended almost flat on Tuesday. After oscillating between $33.72 and $34.43, the company's shares ended the day 0.03% lower at $34.37. A total of 0.56 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 0.94 million. Moreover, the company's stock has gained 1.51% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has lost 1.60% during the same period. Furthermore, Highwoods Properties Inc. shares are trading below their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on HIW for free at:

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