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If you are a shareholder in a profitable company, would you expect a dividend to be paid, or would you be satisfied if all earnings stayed within the organization as retained earnings? Please explain!

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If you are a shareholder in a profitable company, would you expect a dividend to be paid, or would you be satisfied if all earnings stayed within the organization as retained earnings? Please explain!
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