Valued at a market cap of $8.6 billion, Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in the ownership, operation, and redevelopment of high-quality retail and mixed-use properties. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, Federal Realty focuses on densely populated, affluent communities along the U.S. East Coast, as well as in California and South Florida. Companies valued between$2 billion and $10 billion are generally classified ...