The company then decides to implement a 2-for-1 stock split. For each share shareholders currently own, they receive one additional share, deposited directly into their brokerage account. They now have two shares for each one previously held, but the price of the stock is cut by 50%, from $40 to $20.
Medical Conditions. Peeling and breaking of the fingernails can be caused by a fungal infection of the nails. Less commonly, brittle nails are due to other nail or skin conditions, such as psoriasis. Sometimes, brittle nails are a sign of a general medical condition, such as thyroid disease or diabetes.
Insufficient Vitamins and Minerals. Just as a lack of protein can cause your nails to split and crack, so too can insufficient vitamins and minerals. Many people claim that it is almost impossible to get insufficient vitamins, minerals and proteins in our diets but that just isnt true.