Low-priced stock that sells at less than $1.00 per share. Often highly-speculative and volatile, such as start-up mining companies. While, in general, penny stock are considered high-risk securities, some penny stock mature into less-speculative investments. All penny stock are traded over-the-counter.
In its natural form, cork is also a very good fire retardant, although cork dust is actually extremely flammable (because here the cell structure has been broken down). Impermeable: Cork has a magic chemical in its cell membrane that makes it completely impermeable to liquids and gases.
But itâs this spark and warmth of Cork, a remnant of the cityâs enduring rebel history, that captivate the visitor and â along with its picturesque setting along the River Lee and its dedication to the arts and good food and drink â make it a convincing rival to Dublin.