A share of profit paid out to shareholders, usually quarterly. Cutting one is a strong signal about a company's expectations, which is why cuts move share prices sharply.
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Dividend
A share of profit paid out to shareholders, usually quarterly. Cutting one is a strong signal about a company's expectations, which is why cuts move share prices sharply.
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