NEW YORK CITY-REITs in general are strongly outperforming the S&P 500 and two local firms followed that trend this quarter, while a third was hurt by a failed acquisition bid and is looking for a buyer.

INDIANAPOLIS-Some industrial experts predicted a shift to "just-in-case" inventory systems rather than the prevailing just-in-time method. Duke Realty Corp. officials counter corporations may not be ready to give up just-in-time's cost efficiencies just yet.

ORLANDO-But the good news in metro Orlando, at least, is the tourism revenue kitty for fiscal 2001 ended Sept. 30 is still in the $100 million-per-year category and the county has $140 million in reserves.

LONDON-The Government is on track for a radical reform of the planning system, but emergency legislation in connection with the war on terrorism could prevent the changes taking effect for several years, according to planning minister Lord Falconer.