The crash in Medical Properties Trust's (MPW 5.16%) stock price continued in January. Shares of the hospital-focused real estate investment trust (REIT) cratered another 36.9% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. That was a continuation of its 55% plunge from 2023. Like last year, the main factor weighing on the healthcare REIT's stock price was issues with a financially challenged tenant. New year, same issues Medical Properties Trust started 2024 off on a sour note by ...