Stock Market History
Holiday Spending Trends
Christmas Movies & Money
Famous Investors & Santa
Festive Tickers
Economics of the Holidays
100
What is the name of the stock market index that includes 30 of the largest U.S. companies?
What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average?
100
The day after Thanksgiving, known for shopping deals, is called what?
What is Black Friday?
100
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, what is Kevin's father's credit card brand?
What is American Express?
100
This investor, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," would likely advise Santa on diversification.
Who is Warren Buffett?
100
Ticker "HSY" represents a company famous for its chocolate products, which see strong holiday sales.
What is Hershey?
100
What is the term for the financial boost businesses see during the holidays?
What is a seasonal uptick?
200
Which stock exchange is located at 11 Wall Street in New York City?
What is the New York Stock Exchange?
200
What percentage of holiday shoppers begin their shopping before December?
What is over 60%?
200
In A Christmas Carol, what is the name of the miserly character who learns to value generosity?
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
200
This stock market legend founded the largest online retailer, which thrives during Christmas.
Who is Jeff Bezos?
200
This company, ticker "JWN," owns several department stores that offer significant holiday sales events and promotions.
What is Nordstrom?
200
Christmas trees contribute to what sector of the economy?
What is agriculture?
300
What is the term for a prolonged period of rising stock prices?
What is a bull market?
300
Cyber Monday was first introduced in what year?
What is 2005?
300
The Grinch stole Christmas from what fictional town?
What is Whoville?
300
Warren Buffett Favorite drink, Coca-Cola helped popularize Santa's modern image by using him in their advertisements. In what year did they first feature Santa in a holiday campaign?
What is 1931?
300
This tech company, ticker "WDC," manufactures storage devices that see an uptick in sales as gifts and upgrades during the holiday season.
What is Western Digital?
300
What is the economic term for the increase in consumer spending during November and December?
What is holiday consumerism?
400
In what year did the stock market crash known as Black Monday occur?
What is 1987?
400
What is the average amount a U.S. consumer spends on holiday gifts?
What is $800?
400
In Gremlins (1984), Randall Peltzer buys Gizmo as a gift for Billy. How much does he pay for the mysterious Mogwai?
What is $200?
400
This investor is known for saying, "The stock market is filled with individuals who know the price of everything, but the value of nothing."
Who is Philip Fisher?
400
This company, ticker "CEG," provides energy services and infrastructure, with spikes in demand during the winter months.
What is Constellation Energy?
400
The holiday season often drives what kind of stock market trend named after Santa?
What is the Santa Claus rally?
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500
What year marked the Great Depression's stock market crash?
What is 1929?
500
Which industry typically sees a significant boost during the holidays, including food and decorations?
What is retail?
500
Which 1946 Christmas movie became a classic despite initial box office struggles?
What is It's a Wonderful Life?
500
Santa Claus rallies are typically attributed to what investor behavior during the holiday season?
What is optimism or seasonal buying?
500
"CHRW" represents a logistics company that experiences higher demand during the holiday shipping season.
What is C.H. Robinson?
500
Online holiday shopping during Cyber Week surpassed this dollar threshold in 2023.
What is $40 billion?