Why Amazon Will Be Next to Do a Stock Split
Stock splits had almost become a thing of the past when Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) came out with its surprise announcement to split its stock. The move was the fourth time that Apple had made such a move, but most of its tech peers -- including Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) -- had eschewed stock splits for years.
Apple's decision has some wondering whether other companies might jump back onto the stock split bandwagon. It's been more than 20 years since Amazon delivered a split to its shareholders, but there are some compelling reasons why now might be a good time to reconsider. Here's a quick look at them.
Effective Date of Split
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