Investing in a high-yielding dividend stock can be alluring because you can accumulate a ton more dividend income than you would with a low-yielding stock. One stock that offers an extremely high dividend yield today is Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a real estate investment trust (REIT) that ...
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It's smart to seek income from your investments. That's because income -- whether in the form of dividends or interest -- can serve not only retirees well, but also younger investors. When that income starts materializing regularly, those dividends can be reinvested in additional shares of stock, which ...
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A double-digit dividend yield is typically a red flag. It suggests investors don't believe the payout is on solid ground due to the company's financial troubles. More often than not, stocks with double-digit yields end up cutting or suspending their dividends. However, that's not always the case. Some ...
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Dividend stocks can generate plenty of recurring income for your portfolio every year. But investors should always remember that these payouts are never guaranteed. A company facing trouble with its finances might have to resort to cutting the dividend if it can't find a better option. The market is ...
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Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has battled a barrage of issues. Financially strapped tenants have struggled to pay rent while rising interest rates have increased its borrowing costs. Those two factors have made it difficult to refinance existing debt as it matures. However, the healthcare REIT ...
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Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) has received a lot of attention from investors due to its sky-high dividend yield. However, there's a good reason it's such a high-paying stock, and it's important to fully understand what you're getting into. In this video, two of our experts dive into the current ...
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It was news that many Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) investors may have been expecting: Steward Health is filing for bankruptcy protection. That development broke last week, but for years now, Steward Health has been one of the most concerning tenants in the real estate investment trust's portfolio. ...
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Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is in a bit of a pickle. On May 6, its largest tenant, Steward Health Care, filed for bankruptcy. Then, on May 9, MPT reported its earnings for the first quarter. The company's stock is nearly 48% off its recent highs within the last 12 months. But could the worst ...
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