After a Thorough Investigation, This High-Yield Dividend Stock Earns a Clean Bill of Health

Medical Properties Trust is moving past its challenges. Medical Properties Trust (MPW 3.53%) has battled a barrage of headwinds over the past few years. Financial troubles with some of its top tenants and balance sheet issues have weighed heavily on the stock. That caused short-selling hedge funds to pile on by making some allegations that the real estate investment trust (REIT) engaged in some improper activity. The healthcare REIT's board of directors took these allegations seriously, hiring an outside co ...