Walmart, Chipotle are splitting the wealth of a record stock market in a way they haven't in decades

Certainly, having a lower share price broadens ownership opportunities for employees to buy company stock, but it remains to be seen whether more rank-and-file workers will take advantage of company stock ownership opportunities.But it may not be so simple, according to benefits consultants.For Chipotle, it's the first stock split in the company's 30-year history, and its announcement echoed Walmart's. Both are hoping, through the availability of an employee stock purchase plan and financial education, they ...