How did super-rich Alice L. Walton make her billions?

Business Trivia / March 18, 2025

Wal-Mart. Alice L. Walton ranked 10th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls Fort Worth, TX home and was worth $15.5 billion.

What does "UL" in a circle mean, when found on electrical equipment?

Business Trivia / March 17, 2025

Underwriters Laboratory. Underwriters Laboratory is a privately owned and operated, independent, third-party product safety testing and certification organization.

Who used the term "irrational exuberance" during the stock market boom of the 1990's?

Business Trivia / March 17, 2025

Alan Greenspan. Alan Greenspan used the phrase "irrational exuberance", which financial pundits interpreted as a warning that the stock market might be overvalued.

What company originally produced the "Walkman"?

Business Trivia / March 16, 2025

Sony. The Walkman was first marketed in 1979 in Japan.

What is the "Vedomosti"?

Business Trivia / March 16, 2025

Business Newspaper In Russia. "Vedomosti" is a joint venture between Dow Jones, the "Financial Times" and Independent Media.

How did super-rich Samuel Zell make his billions?

Business Trivia / March 15, 2025

Real Estate. Samuel Zell ranked 56th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls Chicago, IL home and was worth $4.5 billion.