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David Simon, CEO of mall owner Simon Property Group, passed away on March 22, 2026. The company was likely prepared for this event and has already named Eli Simon, the CEO's son, as CEO.

The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Simon Property (SPG) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.

REITs were rolling out of the gates in early-2026, coming back into favor amid a HALO trade (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) after a half-decade of rate headwinds and unfavorable narrative. The oil price surge tied to the Iran conflict has complicated the rotation by sending rates soaring, yet REITs have remained surprisingly resilient in recent weeks, maintaining sizable year-to-date outperformance. REIT-rate correlations have eased in recent quarters, signaling a more favorable "regime change" where performance is driven by property fundamentals rather than macro forces, following a prolonged period of rate-dominated.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- It is with profound sorrow and immense respect that the Board of Directors of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announces the passing of David Simon, the Company's visionary Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President — the singular leader who built Simon Property Group into the largest and most admired retail real estate company in the world. He was 64 years old.

SPG and O take different paths in retail real estate. One prioritizes steady income, the other stronger growth drivers.

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After losing some value lately, a hammer chart pattern has been formed for Simon Property (SPG), indicating that the stock has found support. This, combined with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions, could lead to a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.