Dividends are the special rewards that a company gives to its shareholders from the profit it has made. When the company makes profits, it either reinvests it into the business for growth or distributes profits with its shareholders. Some companies do a bit of both. This sharing of profits with shareholders is what we call dividends.
US stocks: S&P, Nasdaq end over 1% higher as AI-fueled optimism weighs
CoreWeave reported strong earnings, easing investor concerns about spending on AI infrastructure and boosting stock prices. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq witnessed gains following