In the following video, Motley Fool consumer goods analyst Isaac Pino takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks, "Whole Foods just exploded with a 2-1 stock split. Should I take the profit or go long?" It's hard to believe that a...Show More Summary
Shares of Whole Foods jump after this stock split. Should you cash out now or keep holding?
Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) reported vigorous earnings last week, and the results, coupled with the announcement of a 2-for-1 stock split, lifted shares more than 10% in a single trading session. The market tends to react in knee-jerk fashion to Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM)’s earnings reports, and last week’s stock price movement was [...]
Whole Foods Market reported vigorous earnings last week, and the results, coupled with the announcement of a 2-for-1 stock split, lifted shares more than 10% in a single trading session. The market tends to react in knee-jerk fashion...Show More Summary
Also splits its stock, and ups its dividend 60%.
The board of directors of railroad products manufacturer Wabtec was busy yesterday, announcing it was increasing its quarterly dividend payment by 60% while simultaneously splitting the company's stock. The board said it was raising the payout from $0.025 per share to $0.04 per share on Aug. Show More Summary
New, higher payout marks third straight year railroad products maker has increased dividend.
Increased payout in December following 3-for-1 stock split.
The Mets' inconsistencies have continued through May as they split a short two-game series with the White Sox before losing three of four to the Pirates. The Mets will now travel to play the Cardinals and Cubs this week. No one on the...Show More Summary
Oxygen Biotherapeutics Announces 20:1 Reverse Stock Split Effective After Market Close on May 10 th MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. ( NAS: OXBT ), today announced the effectiveness of a 20-to-one reverse stock split of its common stock. Show More Summary
It was bitter cold, the air electric with all that had not happened yet. The world stood stock still, four o'clock dead on. Nothing moved anywhere, not a body, not a bird; for a split second there was only silence, there was only stillness. Figures stood frozen in the frozen land, men, women, and children. - From A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
Theme park operator Six Flags Entertainment says "more flags, more fun," so that must also apply to its stock, too, as it announced yesterday it will initiate a two-for-one stock split on June 26. Shareholders of record on June 12Show More Summary
Also adds a 5-for-4 stock split.
Standard Register Completes Reverse Stock Split DAYTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Standard Register ( NYS: SR ) announced today that it has filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended Articles of Incorporation to effect a 1-for-5 reverse stock split for both common stock and Class A stock. Show More Summary
Electronics device maker has raised its dividend regularly and split its stock four times since 2000.
Aqua Announces 9 Percent Cash Dividend Increase and Stock Split Dividend increase will be the second in 9 months; twenty-third cash dividend increase in 22 years Seventh stock split in 17 years BRYN MAWR, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Aqua...Show More Summary
Remember when stock splits were cool? As growth stock prices crept past $50, the companies would fire out 2-for-1 or even 3-for-2 stock splits to bring its share price down to a more manageable level. If Wall Street had a time capsule...Show More Summary
These four companies should follow Whole Foods Market into declaring stock splits.
ByChristopher F. Davis: 2013 has been a tough year for gold and silver as well as ETFs and stocks associated with the sector. The action has led many to suggest the bull market in gold and silver are over. the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and...Show More Summary