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- Walmart made two moves last week that will make it easier for employees to own company shares.
- Managers will receive annual stock grants of up to $20,000 and the company announced a 3:1 stock split.
- Walmart CEO said these moves make it more accessible for store associates to purchase shares.
Walmart is trying to get back to one of its roots with recent moves that make it easier for employees to own shares in the company.
The company said last Monday it will award store managers annual stock grants of up to $20,000.