Why Medical Properties Stock Rocketed Nearly 14% Higher Today

Optimism is in the air with the company, which cleared a major operational hurdle very recently. Although Friday was something of a sleepy news day for Medical Properties Trust (MPW 13.75%), the latest analyst moves concerning the stock motivated investors to plow into it. As a result, shares of the specialized real estate investment trust (REIT) surged during the trading session. They closed the day almost 14% higher in price, absolutely trouncing the 0.5% increase of the S&P 500 index. Good deal inspires ...