S&P 500 futures are up 0.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are gaining 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures are advancing 0.4%. On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 138 points, or 0.31%, to 44,

Alexandria Real Estate Equities' share price is down by about 12% so far this year. Rexford Industrial Realty has lost a quarter of its value. W. P. Carey's stock slump has pushed its dividend yield even higher.

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving in the U.S., has a reputation as one of the busiest shopping days of the year.The unofficial holiday is traditionally a time when retailers can capitalize on a wave of enthusiasm,