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All stocks fluctuate. If the stock price never growths, it is permanently falling.

>If you mean "it will hurt somebody's feelings" don't say "it's illegal". Those words do not mean the same thing.

To some extent they are the same thing. Dissatisfied shareholders are the ones who bring lawsuits.

>what is wrong with paying out $1 dividend again next year and having the stock price stay at $10?

Nothing. Unless they have significant debt.

>Personally, I think a $10 share that pays out $1 and is still worth $10 is incredible.

Which is why its stock price will rise. 10% return on investment is obviously quite good (therfore the stock price rises).