Update shared on05 Jun 2025
Walmart's recent expansion plans in Canada will benefit Smartcenter more than other REITs.
Tariffs from the USA will put pressure on the Canadian economy, forcing more interest rate cuts and leading to less interest expense for Smartcenter
Even with economic pressure on the Canadian economy, Smartcenter's clients are still resilient and strong, unlike other Reits' clients that are less stable (ex. Hudson Bay & Peavey Mart),
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