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Stock Split

Increasing share count proportionally to lower per-share price.

In depth

A 2-for-1 split doubles shares and halves price — total value unchanged. Cosmetic, but can boost trading liquidity and accessibility for retail investors. Reverse splits (consolidating shares to higher price) often signal distress.

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