A cash dividend is a distribution of a portion of a corporation's earnings to its stockholders.
A stock dividend (as opposed to a cash dividend) is a distribution of more shares of a corporation's own stock to its stockholders.
A cash dividend is a distribution of a portion of a corporation's earnings to its stockholders.
A stock dividend (as opposed to a cash dividend) is a distribution of more shares of a corporation's own stock to its stockholders.
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