To avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, ensure your work environment is ergonomic, with your hands at a 90-degree angle to your upper arms, and take regular breaks. Wrist exercises and braces can also help, as can adjusting keyboard tension and using a palm rest. Employers should encourage breaks and exercise to prevent repetitive motion injuries. It […]
A key lot is a prime location with higher value due to its position or shape. It can be necessary for developers to obtain maximum value from adjoining properties. Key lot locations may change over time, and artificially inflated values can create problems for owners. A key lot is real estate that is in a […]
An odd lot is a trade of fewer than 100 shares, often made by private investors. Brokers may charge a fee, but computer-based trading has made this less common. The odd lot theory, which suggests that these traders make poor investment decisions, was popular in the 1970s but has lost following. In investment terms, an […]
Parking structures can cost over $100 million USD and range from $15,000 to $140,000 USD per space. Large structures include West Edmonton Mall, Seattle-Tacoma Airport, and Metro Detroit Airport. They can last 50 years without major overhauls. The cost of a parking structure can vary widely, depending on where it’s built, how big it is, […]
Newborns sleep a lot, up to 20 hours a day, and this is normal and necessary for their growth and development. Parents should not worry about oversleeping, as babies have their own internal clocks and will wake up for food and attention. It is not a sign of inadequate parenting. Many new parents worry about […]
Making big bucks means earning a sizable wage or salary relative to the average income, slowly accumulating personal wealth and living a comfortable lifestyle. It can be earned through services rendered to an employer, participating in money-making processes, or choosing a career path. The amount considered a lot of money varies depending on the economic […]
Mismatched lots are stocks sold with less than the usual number of shares. Brokers may charge different commissions for executing orders on odd lots, but they can be a good deal for investors looking to accumulate shares in highly desirable but rarely available stocks. Some brokers may advise investors when desirable lots become available. Mismatched […]
An odd lot is a trade of fewer than 100 shares, typically made by private investors. While there used to be a penalty for odd lot trades, brokers now handle them without extra fees. The odd lot theory, which suggests that odd lot traders make poor investment choices, was popular in the 1970s. In investment […]
A mixed lot in stock trading is a combination of a round order and an odd lot, allowing traders to place trades for an odd number of stocks. Different markets have different standard orders, and odd lot trading may indicate a panic from lower tier investors. The term “mixed lot” is used in several senses […]
