How did Barbara Piasecka Johnson, 99th on the 2006 "Forbes" Top 100 Richest in the U.S. make her billions?

Business Trivia / December 09, 2024

Inheritance. Barbara Piasecka Johnson ranked 99th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List was 69 years old in 2006 and was worth $2.8 billion.

Roughly what percentage of value was lost in the stock market crash of October 1987?

Business Trivia / December 08, 2024

22%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 508 points on October 19, 1987.

Which country joined the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on July 5, 2018?

Business Trivia / December 08, 2024

Lithuania. Lithuania is the 36th country to join the OECD, which was founded in 1961 to stimulate world trade and economic progress.

What did Henri Nestle originally manufacture?

Business Trivia / December 07, 2024

Baby Food. In the Swabian dialect of German, "Nestle" is a small bird's nest.

With other factors constant, what happens to a "plain vanilla" bond when interest rates rise?

Business Trivia / December 07, 2024

Its Value Decreases. "Plain vanilla" is the opposite of an exotic instrument, which creates a more complex security.

What company was led by Fritz Gerber prior to Franz B. Humer?

Business Trivia / December 06, 2024

Roche. Roche is a Swiss global health care company that operates worldwide under Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics.