Technicals
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 "New York, New York"?

Frank Sinatra

100

A shot of tequila and a lime cost $6.10 together. The shot of tequila costs $6.00 more than the lime. How much does the lime cost?

5 cents

100

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

Profit

200

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

Gold

200

Which company has the largest market cap in the world? 

Nvidia

200

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

Carlo's Bakery

200

Four cars come to a four-way stop, all coming from a different direction. They can't decide who got there first, so they all move forward at the same time. They do not crash into each other, and all four cars are able go. How is this possible?

They all made right-hand turns.

200

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

Inflation

300

Who is the Chairman of the Federal Reserve? (Double Jeopardy)

Jerome Powell

300

Name 3 out of the Big 4 Accounting Firms.

EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PWC

300

Which pizza spot in Hoboken is known for its king sized slices? (Double Jeopardy)

Benny Tudino's 

300

If it takes 6 machines 6 minutes to make 6 widgets, how long would it take 100 machines to make 100 widgets?

6 minutes

300

What are the three financial statements?

Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement

400

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

S&P500, Nasdaq, Dow30

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

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

(50*51)/2  = 1275

400

What is the economic indicator that represents the total value of goods and services produced in a country? (Hint: It is commonly known by its acronym) 

GDP

500

Name Market Sectors (Surprise Factor) 

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

500

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

JPMorgan Chase & Co

500

When was Hoboken officially incorporated as a city? (30 year range)

1855 (1825-1885)

500

 The water level in a reservoir is low, but doubles every day. It takes 60 days to fill the reservoir. How long does it take for the reservoir to become half full?

If the water level doubles every day, the reservoir on any given day was half the size the day prior. If the reservoir is full on day 60, that means it was half full on day 59, not on day 30.

500

What is the main formula of the balance sheet?

Assets = Liabilities + Equity