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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
The popularization of egg freezing has created a new ‘fertility wealth gap'
– Freezing time. The term 'fertility wealth gap' typically refers to how income and socioeconomic factors impact fertility rates and access to reproductive health care. However, a recently published book argues that there's another fertility-related wealth gap to consider: the one that's developing between men and women as a result of the popularization of egg freezing. In The Mother Code, journalist Ruthie Ackerman grapples with her own conflicting feelings around motherhood and, ultimately, her decision to have a child in a way and at an age that goes against societal convention. On the one hand, she celebrates the scientific breakthroughs that allow her to build her family. On the other, she explores the complex world of Instagram-friendly fertility startups which breezily promise women that, in exchange for $15,000 – $20,000 (the average cost of one egg freezing cycle in most major U.S. cities), they can 'have it all,' at any time they want, as she puts it. 'Young women are forced to choose between freezing their eggs to give themselves a fertility 'insurance policy' and saving for retirement,' she writes. While not yet a mainstream benefit, some companies do cover egg freezing, as do some states. There are often caveats to the latter, however, such as coverage not applying to women freezing eggs for social or elective reasons. Demand for egg freezing in the U.S. is soaring, with the Society for Assisted Reproduction Technology reporting a 39.2% year on year increase in cycles in 2023. Also on the rise are sperm-freezing startups, offering men the opportunity to preserve their fertility—often via at-home kits—for a fraction of the cost of their female peers. (The process costs anywhere between $500 and $4000 depending on the company or clinic.) Nevertheless, biology means that fertility preservation is a more pressing issue for women, bringing with it a significant financial, emotional and physical cost: One egg freezing cycle lasts around two weeks and involves the daily injection of hormones followed by an egg retrieval procedure. Depending on the number of eggs collected, some women undergo multiple cycles. 'Young women are bearing the brunt of the financial burden to be able to have children later in life, even though men benefit from starting families later, too,' writes Ackerman. It's an issue I'm familiar with—as are my single girlfriends. All in our early to mid thirties, egg freezing is a frequent topic of conversation. For those who want children, not doing it can feel irresponsible in an age where we're told by many fertility companies that securing our future family is 'easier than ever.' And yet, egg freezing is no guarantee of a pregnancy in years to come and its price tag makes it inaccessible to many women who would like the option. For those of us who go ahead (as I did), the relative peace of mind it brings is mixed with resentment that we have to drain our savings accounts to make it happen. (In addition to the upfront costs, clinics charge around $500 to $1000 per year for egg storage). I flew from New York to freeze my eggs in my native England where medical costs are substantially lower. I paid about £5000 (approximately $6700) for one cycle. What's the solution? 'Companies need to step up with fertility benefits,' Ackerman tells me. 'States need to step up. Insurance companies need to step up.' Let's hope this happens soon so that women no longer have to choose between financial stability and their future families. Ellie The Most Powerful Women Daily newsletter is Fortune's daily briefing for and about the women leading the business world. Today's edition was curated by Sara Braun. Subscribe here. This story was originally featured on
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Barclays Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Unilever (ULVR)
In a report released today, Warren Ackerman from Barclays maintained a Buy rating on Unilever, with a price target of p5,450.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at p4,482.00. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, Ackerman is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 2.6% and a 53.01% success rate. Ackerman covers the Consumer Defensive sector, focusing on stocks such as Nestlé SA, Unilever, and Associated British Foods. In addition to Barclays, Unilever also received a Buy from Kepler Capital 's Karel Zoete in a report issued on July 8. However, on July 3, Jefferies maintained a Sell rating on Unilever (LSE: ULVR). Based on Unilever's latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of p29.64 billion and a net profit of p2.04 billion. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of p29.18 billion and had a net profit of p2.94 billion Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 109 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of ULVR in relation to earlier this year.
Hamilton Spectator
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.' 'This exciting partnership with ESPN reinforces our commitment to placing Big East teams front and center on the leading digital sports platform,' Ackerman said. ESPN had the rights to the Big East from 1980 to 2013. The revived partnership comes after ESPN lost Big Ten media rights to Fox, NBC and CBS in 2022. 'We're pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,' Nick Dawson, the network's senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, said in a statement. 'This agreement returns one of the country's premier conferences and its tradition of excellence to ESPN platforms. We look forward to this new chapter in our relationship with the Big East.' ESPN+ will stream over 300 Big East events annually. Financial terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. The Big East wrapped up a competitive 2024-2025 campaign led by the UConn women's basketball team, which won its 12th national title in April. The St. John's men's basketball team had a strong regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round by No. 10 Arkansas. ___ AP college sports: Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
08-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.' 'This exciting partnership with ESPN reinforces our commitment to placing Big East teams front and center on the leading digital sports platform,' Ackerman said. ESPN had the rights to the Big East from 1980 to 2013. The revived partnership comes after ESPN lost Big Ten media rights to Fox, NBC and CBS in 2022. 'We're pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,' Nick Dawson, the network's senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, said in a statement. 'This agreement returns one of the country's premier conferences and its tradition of excellence to ESPN platforms. We look forward to this new chapter in our relationship with the Big East.' ESPN+ will stream over 300 Big East events annually. Financial terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. The Big East wrapped up a competitive 2024-2025 campaign led by the UConn women's basketball team, which won its 12th national title in April. The St. John's men's basketball team had a strong regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round by No. 10 Arkansas. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. ___ AP college sports:
San Francisco Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.' 'This exciting partnership with ESPN reinforces our commitment to placing Big East teams front and center on the leading digital sports platform,' Ackerman said. ESPN had the rights to the Big East from 1980 to 2013. The revived partnership comes after ESPN lost Big Ten media rights to Fox, NBC and CBS in 2022. 'We're pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,' Nick Dawson, the network's senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, said in a statement. 'This agreement returns one of the country's premier conferences and its tradition of excellence to ESPN platforms. We look forward to this new chapter in our relationship with the Big East.' ESPN+ will stream over 300 Big East events annually. Financial terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. The Big East wrapped up a competitive 2024-2025 campaign led by the UConn women's basketball team, which won its 12th national title in April. The St. John's men's basketball team had a strong regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round by No. 10 Arkansas. ___
