Public companies are always happy when their stock prices rise. But sometimes a company is so successful that its stock price rises too high. For that reason, it may implement a stock split. A stock ...
Stock splits, long out of favor, are making a comeback. It started with Walmart, which announced a 3-for-1 stock split on Jan. 30, with the additional shares being distributed on Feb. 23. And from ...
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Stock splits grab investor attention, and for good reason. A hot stock that has seen its share price dramatically increase (often into the triple digits or more) will suddenly appear more affordable.