Adventures in Online Investing

The Challenge Starts Again on Monday

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If you are going to be playing in the newest Portfolio Challenge, you can get all of the info you need (including Bonus Bucks answers) at: www.challengechat.com

Today's Portfolio Challenge Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:54:00 +0000

is already being put together at the Portfolio Challenge Chat forum.

Today's Bonus Bucks Answers...

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are being compiled at ChallengeChat.com!

Check out ChallengeChat.com

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:27:00 +0000

To kick off the Portfolio Challenge starting today, I created a brand new forum for us to discuss the challenge as it progresses: ChallengeChat.com !

It's Time for the CNBC Portfolio Challenge Again!

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:35:00 +0000

You can sign up now for this year's Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge!

Updated Chat Area

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:05:00 +0000

This update was definitely long overdue ;)

Glad to see you all are still getting use out of the blog!

Fresh Million Dollar Challenge Chat Area

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:03:00 +0000

Wow, 518 posts! Sorry for not updating, I had no idea that this blog was still getting so much traffic :) Glad you guys are still chatting with each other, there has been a lot of great information shared in the chat area.

Friday's Investing Bonus Bucks Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Fri, 11 May 2007 14:58:00 +0000

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The board of Volkswagen is set to meet today to discuss a bid from what rival automaker?
Porsche

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According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home prices in Seattle are up how much from a year ago?
10%

Thursday's Investing Bonus Bucks Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Thu, 10 May 2007 20:11:00 +0000

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This morning, the Bank of Korea decided to keep its interest rate on hold at what percentage?
4.5%

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Costco's same-store sales figures for April were stronger than expected. By how much did its U.S. sales rise last month?
6.0%

Wednesday's CNBC Bonus Bucks Investing Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Wed, 09 May 2007 21:40:00 +0000

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Toyota posted stronger than expected results this morning. By how much did quarterly net profit rise?
8.9%

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According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, what was the average for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage (excluding fees) last week?
6..07%

Tuesday's Bonus Bucks Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:27:00 +0000

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Thomson reported today that it was in talks with Reuters over a potential merger. How much would the deal be worth?
$17.6 Billion

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According to the latest National Federation of Independent Business index, what percentage of owners reported unfilled job openings?
26%

Monday's Investing Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 07 May 2007 16:19:00 +0000

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The Royal Bank of Scotland put in a bid to buy ABN Amro's LaSalle Bank. How much is the bid?
$24.5 Billion

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U.S gasoline prices have surged across the country. What is the current nationwide average per gallon?
$3.07 gallon

Portfolio Challenge Chat (Week Ten)

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 07 May 2007 09:35:00 +0000

:: Another week, another batch of investments...

Investing Bonus Bucks Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:01:00 +0000

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Gas prices have surged over the past month. How much have they increased over the past month?
$0.30

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Eastman Kodak reported a loss of how much for the first quarter of 2007?
$151 Million

CNBC Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Thu, 03 May 2007 14:39:00 +0000

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General Motor's earnings came in below analyst expectations. What were earnings per share?
$0.17

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RIM is rolling out a new smaller and lighweight full keyboard BlackBerry. What is the new smartphone called?
Blackberry Curve

Wednesday's CNBC Bonus Bucks Investing Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:03:00 +0000

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The Royal Bank of Australia has decided to keep interest rates on hold at what percent?
6.25%

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Blockbuster sold its UK video game retailer, Game Station, for how much?
$150 million

Investing Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Tue, 01 May 2007 16:31:00 +0000

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Today supermodel Kate Moss unveiled a new collection of clothing. At what major British retailer will the line be sold?
Topshop

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According to the Intl. Air Transport Association, international air passenger traffic was up in Q1 of 2007. How much did it rise?
7%

CNBC Bonus Bucks Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:03:00 +0000

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As part of Delta's reorganization plan to emerge from bankruptcy, how many different types of planes will they fly?
5

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According to the CNBC study, the Dow & S&P 500 have been positive for the 12 months leading up to every election since what year?
1960

Portfolio Challenge Chat

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:53:00 +0000

Time to make more stock picks!

Last Bonus Bucks Investing Trivia for the Week

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:17:00 +0000

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Currently, how many $1Million homes are there on the market in Rockville, MD?
38

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AT&T's CEO Edward Whitacre Jr.is set to retire. His pension plan will be worth more than how much?
$158.5 Million

Thursday's Investing Bonus Bucks Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:11:00 +0000

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Dow Chemical reported in line Q1 earnings today. What were earnings per share?
$1.00

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According to the latest NBC/WSJ poll, what percentage of Americans believe the nation is headed in the right direction?
22%

Wednesday's CNBC Bonus Bucks Investing Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:05:00 +0000

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The U.K's GDP came in higher than expected for the January-March period. How much did it rise?
0.7%

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According to the new MBA survey, what was the average for the a 30-year mortgage last week?
6.13%

Investing Trivia for Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 15:14:00 +0000

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According to the Alix Partners brand survey which company was voted the least trusted brand in America?
Ford

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How many vehicles did Toyota sell worldwide in the January-March quarter?
2.348 Million

Bonus Bucks Investing Trivia Answers

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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Barclays announced it will acquire ABN Amro in a deal worth how much?
$91 Billion

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Amazon.com is launching a new support center in which European country?
Ireland

Portfolio Challenge Chat (Week Eight)

noreply@blogger.com (RTB) — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:32:00 +0000

With only five weeks left in the Million Dollar Portfolio Challenge, let's hope that the stock market treats everyone well this week!