These 2 Dividend Stocks Are Defying the Market Correction -- Are They Buys?

Major stock market indexes are down significantly this year, with many of the most valuable companies in the world leading the descent. However, some companies are performing well. These include Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), two dividend payers crushing the market. CVS Health is up by 50%, while Medical Properties Trust's shares have risen 26%.If these companies continue defying the market meltdown, they could be a great addition to any portfolio, but only if they can deliver long after the storm has subsided. Let's find out whether it's worth purchasing their shares.Medical Properties Trust (MPT), a healthcare-focused real estate investment trust (REIT), faced a significant headwind when one of its largest tenants, Steward Healthcare, defaulted on rent and filed for bankruptcy. The company's revenue and earnings declined, and it was forced to slash its dividends -- twice. However, the stock is rebounding this year as the rest of the market is moving south.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool