Pre-Market Analysis: Spirit Realty Capital Inc., Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp., American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp., and Colony Financial Inc.

LONDON, August 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

The U.S. equity market posted gains on Thursday, August 22, 2013. The S&P 500 ended 0.86% higher at 1,656.96, the NASDAQ composite closed the day 1.08% higher at 3,638.71, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.44% to 14,963.74. Shares in the REIT diversified industry ended on higher note, tracking gains in the broader market. The major movers in the sector included Spirit Realty Capital Inc. (NYSE: SRC), Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation (NYSE: ANH), American Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: MTGE), and Colony Financial Inc. (NYSE: CLNY). All these companies are tracked by AAAResearchReports.com. Free technical research on SRC, ANH, MTGE, and CLNY can be downloaded upon signing up at:

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Shares in Spirit Realty Capital Inc. posted modest gains on Thursday. The company's shares traded between $8.35 and $8.70 before finishing the day 0.23% higher at $8.59. A total of 3.32 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 4.75 million. The company's shares have gained 1.78% in last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 0.66% during the same period. Despite the recent gains, Spirit Realty Capital Inc.'s stock continues to trade below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Sign up and read the complimentary report on SRC at:

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Shares in Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation ended 0.91% higher on Thursday, reversing the losses from its previous sessions. The company's shares oscillated between $4.37 and $4.42 before finishing the day at $4.42. A total of 0.51 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.41 million. Further, the company's shares have gained 1.61% in the last three trading sessions, compared to a gain of 0.66% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Anworth Mortgage Asset Corporation's stock is currently trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The free report on ANH can be downloaded by signing up now at:

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Shares in American Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation rallied on Thursday, finishing at $19.50, up 2.85% from its previous closing price of $18.96. The company's shares fluctuated between $18.79 and $19.53. A total of 0.71 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.50 million. The company's shares have gained 8.57% in the last three trading sessions and 3.72% in the last one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.66% and lost 2.27% during the respective periods. American Capital's shares are currently trading above their 50-day moving average. A free report on MTGE can be accessed by registering at:

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On Thursday, shares in Colony Financial Inc. traded between $19.77 and $20.01 before finishing the day 1.47% higher at $20.01. A total of 0.29 million shares were traded, which is below the daily average volume of 1.02 million. The company's shares have gained 2.35% in the last three trading sessions, outperforming the S&P 500, which has gained 0.66% during the same period. Further, the stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on CLNY for free at:

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