Coke Shares Split: Should Investors Care?

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Today, analysts Andrew Tonner and Austin Smith discuss the news that Coca-Cola is set to split its shares. Although the news generates headlines on the signs of "bullish management," Austin thinks the news will be a non-issue. He worries about commodity price pressure and loves the company's growth in emerging markets.

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