Discussion

Contrast the differences between a stock dividend and a stock split.  Imagine that you are a stockholder in a company.  Determine whether you would prefer to see the company that you researched declare a 100% stock dividend or declare a 2-for-1 split.  Provide support for your answer with one (1) real-world example for your preference.

Examine the dividend rate that TFC is paying in order to determine if the company should receive a rate adjustment.  Suggest whether TFC's dividends should either (1) stay the same, (2) be increased, (3) or go down.  Provide a rationale for your response.