[Solved] What is the number one use of the Internet as measured by the number of hits,the number of websites,or the amount of money spent? A) dating B) social networking C) pornography D) information gathering/learning Dividend: A share of a company's profits paid out to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or additional stock. Cumulative Preferred Stock: A type of preferred stock where missed dividend payments accumulate and must be paid out before any dividends can be issued to common stockholders. Dividend: A portion of a company's earnings that is distributed to shareholders as a reward for their investment. Par Value: Par Value is the face value of a bond or share of stock as stated by the issuing company, and it's often a nominal amount used for accounting purposes.