"Swissy" is jargon for what?

Business Trivia / October 06, 2024

Swiss Franc. The Swiss franc is the only version of the franc still issued in Europe.

What does "LIFO" stand for?

Business Trivia / October 06, 2024

Last In First Out. Since the 1970's, U.S. companies have tended to use "LIFO" which reduces their income taxes in times of inflation.

Which hamburger chain is named for a character in the "Popeye" comics?

Business Trivia / October 05, 2024

Wimpy's. The portly J. Wellington Wimpy was famous for the line "I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today."

The FTSE 100 represents about what percentage by market cap of all British public companies?

Business Trivia / October 05, 2024

80%. The FTSE is pronounced "footsie".

Who assumed the role of CEO at Chevron on February 1, 2018?

Business Trivia / October 04, 2024

Michael K. Wirth. Wirth earned a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Colorado and joined Chevron as a design engineer in 1982.

On January 1, 2007, which corporation was the first to produce a 1 terabyte hard drive?

Business Trivia / October 04, 2024

Hitachi. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi was founded as an electronics repair shop in 1910.