The stock price of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. rose by 4.07%, driven by several key factors. The Q4 earnings beat and negotiations for a new bridge loan with Steward Health Care System propelled investor confidence, despite facing challenges related to struggling tenants like Steward. The company's efforts to reduce exposure to such tenants and generate incremental liquidity through strategic transactions, such as selling hospitals back to Prime Healthcare, were positively received by the market. Moreover, the potential stability indicated by its 16% yield, along with the acquisition of new hospitals and the focus on strengthening the balance sheet, contributed to the overall optimism surrounding Medical Properties Trust. Although uncertainties remain regarding the leased hospitals to Steward and the suspension of guidance for 2024, the company's proactive measures and positive financial moves have instilled hope for recovery and growth in the future.