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What Is a Stock Split?

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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Last week, Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) shareholders approved a stock split that will raise the company's share total to 5 billion. This was just 14 months after Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) held its own stock split in April 2014.

Whenever a major company issues new share we hear the same questions from readers: What is a stock split, and why is this company holding a stock split?

Here is the full breakdown on stock splits and why companies do them...

What the Netflix Stock Split Means for Investors

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

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A Netflix stock split may be coming as soon as June 9, 2015.

That's when Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) will hold its annual meeting, where investors will vote on the potential NFLX stock split.

NFLX is now up 39.6% in 2015. That compares to gains of just 1.4% for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and 2.2% for the S&P 500.

And even though it has vastly outperformed the broader markets in 2015, retail investors should be cautious when dealing with NFLX stock...

Apple Stock Split Opens the Door for These 7 Stocks to Follow

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @DavidGZeiler -

The Apple stock split, given the company’s outsized influence, could well inspire a fresh wave of stock splits after years of drought.

Once common, stock splits have become increasing rare over the past decade or so, as companies began to view a lofty stock price as a mark of prestige.

But the Apple stock split, along with other high-profile stock splits this year from MasterCard and Google, seems to be signaling a shift in corporate attitudes.

And at this point, there’s no shortage of high-priced stocks ripe for a split...

Why GOOGL Is Up Following Google Stock Split

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

Today (Thursday) is the first trading session for Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOGL) following yesterday's 2-for-1 stock split, and shares were up nearly 3% in early trading.

The Google stock split yesterday means shareholders of record as of March 27 received an additional share for every share they previously owned, and share value was halved. Through the deal, investors who owned "Class A" shares were given "Class C" shares.

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What the Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) Stock Split Means for Investors

By , Associate Editor, Money Morning • @KyleAndersonMM -

The Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) stock split happens tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2), meaning Google shareholders of record as of March 27 will own two shares tomorrow for every share they own today.

Following the split, Google will have twice as many shares outstanding than it currently does. Google's "Class A" shares will trade under the ticker GOOGL, while the company's "Class C" shares will remain on the company's current ticker GOOG.

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Buffett Bets on Bright U.S. Economic Future With Burlington Acquisition

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Warren Buffett believes in the United States' economic future, and yesterday (Tuesday) he put his money where his mouth is.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B) acquired railroad Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (NYSE: BNI) in a deal valued at $44 billion, the largest in Berkshire's history.

Berkshire, which already owns 22.6% of the company, will pay $100 per share in cash and stock for the remainder of Burlington's business. The offer values Burlington stock at a 31.5% premium to its Monday close. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of next year, includes $10 billion in Burlington debt.

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