Thursday, March 29, 2007

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Citrus farmers are having a comeback year. Which is the largest grapefruit shipper in Florida?

Riverfront Packing Company

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Starbucks is teaming up with AmRest restaurant group to expand into what country?

Poland

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Wednesday, March 28, 2007

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Which luxury retailer plans to expand into the Middle East?

SAKS fth ave.

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Which of the following is NOT a new feature of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Elite?

digital high-definition content

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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

My CNBC Portfolio

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Which Asian stock market had its 5th record-breaking day Tuesday?

Shanghai

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What Telecom signed up with Wachovia to offer "mobile banking" through cell phones?

AT&T

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Monday, March 26, 2007

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Which company announced plans to move high-level operations to China for the first time?

INTEL... THE DIRTY SELLOUTS!

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Who is the number 1 CEO according to Barrons?

Steve JOBS, Apple inc.

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Friday, March 23, 2007

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CD sales have the music industry singing the blues. From a year ago, how much have sales dropped for the first 3 months of the year?

20%

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According to Phil Lebeau's blog, what will Hyundai's new luxury car be called?

The BH

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CNBC BONUS BUCKS ANSWERS -FRIDAY

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CD sales have the music industry singing the blues. From a year ago, how much have sales dropped for the first 3 months of the year?

20%

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According to Phil Lebeau's blog, what will Hyundai's new luxury car be called?

The BH

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Thursday, March 22, 2007

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The Bank of China reported a jump in 2006 earnings. How much did they earn?

5.5 Billion

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When did the Federal Reserve last raise Rates?

JUNE 29, 2006

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Wednesday, March 21, 2007

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Darden restaurants earned $0.72 a share beating expectations by how much?

2 cents

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What was Morgan stanley's profit ?

$2.40/share

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Monday, March 19, 2007

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Abbot Group reported this morning that it will raise its dividend. By how much?

10%

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China's central bank raised interest rates this weekend. How much was the hike?

.27%

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Friday, March 16, 2007

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China's parliament passed a corporate income tax law in which all companies will pay a unified tax rate. What is the new tax rate?

25%

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Ameriprise Financial said it plans to buy back stock & increase it's dividend. Up to how much in stock does it plan to buy back?

1 billion

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Thursday, March 15, 2007

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Representative Ed Markey introduced legislation this week that would increase fuel standards by how much each year?

4%

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Lehman Brothers said robust trading and overseas expansion drove up first-quarter profit. How much did Q1 profit rise?

5.6%

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Wednesday, March 14, 2007

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Average earnings rose more than expected in the U.K. How much did they rise?

4.2%

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General Motors reported its first quarterly profit in two years. What was GM's Q4 profit?

950 million

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Tuesday, March 13, 2007

CNBC BONUS BUCKS ANSWERS TUESDAY

$2000 The Shanghai Index closed 0.3% higher today. For how many days has the index posted gains?
5 days

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Citigroup raised its offer for Nikko Cordial this morning. How much is the new offer?

13.4 billion

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Monday, March 12, 2007

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$2000 question Japan's economy expanded faster than expected October through December. How much did GDP grow by? 1.3%

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$1000 question How much is the Dollar General deal with?
7.3 Billion

Saturday, March 10, 2007

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Friday, March 9, 2007

CNBC BONUS BUCKS TRIVIA ANSWERS...

$2000 Losses at Airbus saw profit at parent company EADS cut by nearly how much?

90%

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According to Forbes.com who is the richest person in the world?

Answer:
Bill gates

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Thursday, March 8, 2007

CNBC BONUS BUCKS ANSWERS THURSDAY..

$2000 question: Ray-Ban sunglasses is celebrating an anniversary this month. How old it the brand? 70 yrs.

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NEW YORK Ray-Ban, the 70-year-old sunglasses brand known for its classic Aviator and Wayfarer styles worn by the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Peter Fonda and Tom Cruise, today launched a global campaign for spring and summer themed, "Never hide."


$1000 question:

Wal-Mart reported lower than expected February sales today. In what two areas did they see continued weakness?

Home & Apparel

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the weakness in home and apparel sales that hurt the company, cited in its fourth-quarter earnings report, continued in February and is expected to remain through spring, Wal-Mart said. Hardlines, which usually include items such as electronics, tools and appliances, were impacted by unfavorable weather.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

CNBC bonus bucks trivia answers for today

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$1000 question Morgage applications went up by 7.3%