Markets
Companies/People
Hoboken
Brain Teasers
Finance/Accounting
100

What is a share representing ownership of a company called?

Stock

100

Who is the CEO of Tesla? 

Elon Musk

100

Which legendary singer and actor, born in Hoboken, is known for songs like "My Way" and "New York, New York"?

Frank Sinatra

100

In my hand I have two coins that are newly minted. Together, they total 30 cents. What are the coins?

a quarter and a nickel

100

What is the term for an increase in the price level of goods and services over time?

Inflation

200

Who is the Chairman of the Federal Reserve

Jerome Powell 

200

Which company has the largest market cap in the world?

Nvidia

200

Which pizza spot in Hoboken is known for its king sized slices?

Benny Tudino's

200

Which word in the dictionary is always spelled incorrectly?

Incorrectly

200

What is the term for the amount of money left after all expenses have been deducted from revenue?


Profit

300

What commodity is considered a "safe haven" during recessions?

Gold

300

Name the Big 4 Accounting Firms.

Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PWC

300

Which bakery in Hoboken gained national fame thanks to the TV show “Cake Boss”?

Carlo's Bakery

300

What is the sum of integers 1 to 50? (Double Jeopardy)

(50*51)/2  = 1275

300

What are the three financial statements?

Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

400

Name the market sectors (Double Jeopardy)

Energy, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Healthcare, Financials, Technology, Comms, Utilities, REITs

400

Name 5 out of the 7 companies in the Magnificent 7.

Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia, Tesla

400

Which annual Hoboken festival, held in early September, features a procession of the Madonna Dei Martiri statue through the city's streets?

Hoboken Italian Festival

400

A bat and a ball cost $1.10 together. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?

5 cents

400

What is the economic indicator that represents the total value of goods and services produced in a country?

GDP

500

What are the 3 most popular indexes that are used to measure market performance?

S&P500, DOW30, Nasdaq

500

What is the largest investment bank in the world by revenue?

JPMorgan Chase & Co. 

500

When was Hoboken officially incorporated as a city? (50 year range)

1855 (1805-1905 acceptable)

500

If it takes 5 machines 5 minutes to make 5 widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?

5 minutes

500

What is the formula to calculate Assets on the balance sheet?

Assets = Liabilities + Shareholders' Equity