Excess drinking can raise triglycerides in addition to raising your blood pressure and providing you with extra calories. You don't need to be a big drinker to see its effects, according to the American Heart Association, as even small amounts of alcohol can cause large changes in your triglyceride levels.
Shares in Australiaâs biggest bio-pharmaceutical company, CSL Ltd [ASX:CSL] slumped by 7.8% today, to close at $82.95. The slump puts the brakes on an impressive rally from $65 mid last year. The company produced a net profit rise of 7.1% for the half-year ending in December.
The Many Classes of Google Stock. The price of Google shares is going to be cut in half on Thursday. That is not because the company is worth less than it was. It is because an unusual stock split will take effect. Owners of Google Class A shares â ticker symbol GOOG through Wednesday â will get an equal number of new Class C shares.