What is the nickname of the day that George Soros sold over $10 billion worth of British currency?

Business Trivia / May 11, 2025

Black Wednesday. "Black Wednesday" occurred on September 16, 1992, and Soros earned an estimated $1.1 billion from his currency trading.

What is the main trading area of the New York Stock Exchange called?

Business Trivia / May 10, 2025

The Pit. The NYSE trading area is called the pit because of the three steps in the floor, used so participants can be seen by the floor traders.

Jack Welch is the ex-chairman of which company?

Business Trivia / May 10, 2025

GE. GE owns CNBC, MSNBC, Bravo, Mun2TV, the Sci-Fi channel, Trio, the USA network and Universal Pictures.

What company once owned Harley-Davidson?

Business Trivia / May 09, 2025

AMF. William S. Harley was 21 when he first designed an engine to be attached to a bicycle in 1901.

Where did Charles R Schwab, ranked 51st in the "Forbes" Top 100 Richest in the U.S. in 2006 make his billions?

Business Trivia / May 09, 2025

Discount Stock Brokerage. Charles R. Schwab ranked 51st on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List was 69 years old in 2006 and was worth $4.6 billion.

Which Presidential candidate was nicknamed "The Barefoot Boy from Wall Street"?

Business Trivia / May 08, 2025

Wendell Wilkie. Wendell Wilkie ran for President against and lost to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940.