Medical Properties: Time To Be Cautious (Downgrade)

demaerre The situation at hospital real estate investment trust Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE:MPW) deteriorated this week after the company made an important update about its lease situation as it relates to one of its largest tenants, Steward Health Care System. The update caused Medical Properties Trust’s stock price to crash 30% last Friday. As a consequence to rent collection issues with this particular tenant, I believe Medical Properties Trust’s dividend is at risk of getting slashed again  ...