And in some cases a bank decides on its own to hold on to a transfer in the hope of getting a better foreign-exchange rate for the customer the following day, or in order to batch it with other transfers and so lower its costs.

ECONOMIST: Banking

There is another benefit of egg-freezing technology that many people don't know about: If your own frozen eggs don't survive thawing or fertilization or fail to grow into robust embryos, you can go online to one of the many commercial egg banks popping up across the country and order a batch of frozen eggs donated by a woman who looks like you.

WSJ: Why I Froze My Eggs (And You Should, Too)

Now, when inventories fall below a certain level, the checkout scanners instantly order a new batch based on historical demand and delivery time.

FORBES: Street Smarts

Ms Hedegaard confirmed that the commission is seeking to withdraw a batch of pollution permits from the market in order to drive the price higher.

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The jury heard he then attempted to export another batch of components to ITC, some of which were the same types as in the original order.

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