** Shares of real estate investment trust Alexandria Real Estate Equities ARE.N slump 10.6% to $40.73
** Q1 adjusted funds from operations — a key performance measure for REITs — falls to $1.73 per share, from $2.30 a year earlier. Analysts estimate $1.74 per share - data compiled by LSEG
** Company expects annual construction spending beyond 2026 to decline by about $500 mln, depending on market conditions
** Average rating of 18 analysts is "hold", with a median price target of $60 - data compiled by LSEG
** ARE shares down 16.8% YTD, vs 4.1% rise in S&P 500 .SPX index
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