Who wrote "Changing Fortunes: The World's Money and the Threat to American Leadership" (1992)?

Business Trivia / June 29, 2025

Paul Volcker. The United Nations assigned Volcker to research possible corruption in the Iraqi Oil for Food program.

In what year did the Eveready company manufacture their first string of lights?

Business Trivia / June 29, 2025

1903. The 1903 Eveready Christmas lights required screw connections to the bulbs.

In 1928, the number of stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average was increased to what number?

Business Trivia / June 28, 2025

Thirty. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has changed its company lineup more than fifteen times.

How did super-rich James H. Simons make his billions?

Business Trivia / June 28, 2025

Hedge Funds. James H. Simons ranked 65th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls East Setauket, NY home and was worth $4 billion.

How does a person move funds from one bank account to another?

Business Trivia / June 27, 2025

Bank Wire. Bank wire transfers are often the most expedient method for transferring funds between bank accounts.

What does "WACC" mean in financial terms?

Business Trivia / June 27, 2025

Weighted Average Cost Of Capital. "WACC" is used as a hurdle rate for capital investment.