Assume that you will buy some stocks. Then, you would be required to choose one of the two different types (A and B) of companies:

(A) Some companies aim to grow and generally retain all or most of their profits to use for highly profitable ventures.

(B) Other companies pay dividends to their investors on a regular basis.

1) how do you find out which stocks pay dividends?

2) how they (A and B) are different?

3) what you would prefer based on your financial conditions?