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.
Trauma, pt 1. Some doctors believe that repetitive trauma to the fingernails causes them to regenerate, or grow, at an accelerated rate. This means that people who bite their nails are more likely to have nails that grow faster than people who don't bite their nails.