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Topic: shares

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Friday, 7/3, 11:46 PM

What Is a Stock Split? Why a Company Divides Its Shares — and What It Doesn't Change

When a company does a stock split, its share price drops and the number of shares jumps — but the value of your holding doesn't budge.
It's one of the most misunderstood corporate moves.
Here's what a split actually does, and what it doesn't.

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