-What are dividends? -What are various types of dividends that corporations can issue to stockholders? -What are the various dates that are applicable to dividends? -Do dividends make stocks more or less attractive to investors? Explain. -What is an example of a corporation that has declared/paid a recent dividend? To complete this portion, find an example of a corporation that has just announced a dividend. Name the company, the various dates applicable to the dividend, and how much the dividend will be