How many stocks were on the original Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1896?

Business Trivia / December 21, 2025

Twelve. When the Dow Jones Industrial Average was first published, the index stood at 40.94.

In 1996, Nintendo celebrated a milestone in the number of game cartridges sold with how many?

Business Trivia / December 21, 2025

One Billion. The name "Nintendo" translated from Japanese to English means "Leave Luck to Heaven".

What was the cost of a first-class stamp in 1977?

Business Trivia / December 20, 2025

$0.13. The $.13 rate for a first class letter was set December 31, 1975 and increased to $.18 May 29, 1978.

How did super-rich Sergey Brin make his billions?

Business Trivia / December 20, 2025

Google. Sergey Brin ranked 12th on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls Palo Alto, CA home and was worth $14.1 billion.

Until 1921, what was the American Stock Exchange known as?

Business Trivia / December 19, 2025

The Curb Exchange. The American Stock Exchange was originally started by traders standing on the curb in New York City.

How did super-rich Harold Clark Simmons make his billions?

Business Trivia / December 19, 2025

Investments. Harold Clark Simmons ranked 63rd on "Forbes" 2006 Rich List calls Dallas, TX home and was worth $4.1 billion.