CommonWealth REIT's Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares Cross 7% Yield Mark

In trading on Thursday, shares of CommonWealth REIT's 7 1/4% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (NYSE: CWH.PRE) were yielding above the 7% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $1.8125), with shares changing hands as low as $25.89 on the day. This compares to an average yield of 6.10% in the "Real Estate" preferred stock category, according to Preferred Stock Channel. As of last close, CWH.PRE was trading at a 4.00% premium to its liquidation preference amount, versus ...