Meet the Newest Stock-Split Stock in the S&P 500. It Soared 12,870% Since Its IPO, and Wall Street Says It's Still a Buy Right Now.

While most recent stock splits can be traced back to technological advances, there are other options for investors. The S&P 500 is the most widely followed stock market index in the U.S. and consists of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the country. Given the scope of its membership, it is considered by many investors to be the most dependable gauge of overall stock market performance. To be included in the S&P 500, a company must meet the following criteria: Be based in the U.S. Have a market ca ...