What was the first member firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange when it went public in 1971?

Business Trivia / January 19, 2026

Merrill Lynch. The first member firm of the NYSE, Merrill Lynch was acquired by Bank of America during the 2008 period of financial instability.

What was Ivan Boesky found guilty of in the 1980's?

Business Trivia / January 19, 2026

Insider Trading. Ivan Boesky's involvement in criminal activities is recounted in the book "Den of Thieves" by author James B. Stewart.

What country is home to roughly thirty percent of the world's software engineers?

Business Trivia / January 18, 2026

India. Intel, among others, has hired many software engineers from India.

What was the original name of Delta Airlines?

Business Trivia / January 18, 2026

Huff Daland Dusters. Delta completed its merger with Northwest Airlines to form the world's largest commercial carrier on October 29, 2008.

What was the federal minimum wage in the U.S. in 1982?

Business Trivia / January 17, 2026

$3.35. The minimum wage in the U.S. was crated by the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938.

The person who is chosen to receive monies from a trust or insurance policy is named as what?

Business Trivia / January 17, 2026

Beneficiary. The concept of a "beneficiary" frequently figures in contracts other than insurance policies.