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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the feature, “Sucker’s Rally? Stock Gains Likely to Be Short-Lived” which analyst used the phrase, “sucker’s rally”?

In the feature, “Sucker’s Rally? Stock Gains Likely to Be Short-Lived” which analyst used the phrase, “sucker’s rally”?

“It’s a sucker’s rally,” Kathy Boyle, president of Chapin Hill Advisors, says of this week’s market move.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In a July 15 CNBC interview, Jim Rogers used which metaphor in discussing a Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac bailout?

In a July 15 CNBC interview, Jim Rogers used which metaphor in discussing a Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac bailout?

Band-aids for cancer.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the Fast Money post, “No Guts No Glory - Pt. II” what animal metaphor is used to describe value investing?In the Fast Money post, “No Guts No Glory - Pt. II” what animal metaphor is used to describe value investing?In the Fast Money post, “No Guts No Glory - Pt. II” what animal metaphor is used to describe value investing?

In the Fast Money post, “No Guts No Glory - Pt. II” what animal metaphor is used to describe value investing?

For her latest amazing feat Finerman puts her head directly into the lion’s mouth.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In Bob Pisani’s “ETFs: An Investor’s Primer” which fund-accessible nations are named?

In Bob Pisani’s “ETFs: An Investor’s Primer” which fund-accessible nations are named?

For stocks, the world is your oyster with ETFs: you can buy sectors like healthcare or energy.  You can also buy into country-specific funds like Taiwan, Singapore, or Brazil, or regional funds like Asia and Europe.

Though Asia and Europe are also mentioned, they do not qualify as “nations.”

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: Which “eye-catching” word or phrase is NOT found in managing editor Allen Wastler’s Two-Way Street blog post of July 8?

Which “eye-catching” word or phrase is NOT found in managing editor Allen Wastler’s Two-Way Street blog post of July 8?

Perp-walk is not in the post.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the July 17 Mad Money post, “Oil Down, Banks Up?” which fictional realm does Mad-man stock guru Jim Cramer reference?

In the July 17 Mad Money post, “Oil Down, Banks Up?” which fictional realm does Mad-man stock guru Jim Cramer reference?

The past two days have seemed like Bizarro World in the markets.

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: CNBC Stock Blog: On Tuesday, Jim Rogers specifically said he has been short:

CNBC Stock Blog: On Tuesday, Jim Rogers specifically said he has been short:

Rogers noted that he’s “been short Fannie Mae since I came here three years ago or four years ago,” adding that “I’m short lots of banks.”

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: Cramer Flashback: In the Feb. 21 post “Stay In The Game” what does Cramer compare the excitement of speculation to?

Cramer Flashback: In the Feb. 21 post “Stay In The Game” what does Cramer compare the excitement of speculation to?

The excitement of tracking your most speculative names will most likely carry over to the rest of your holdings.

Think of it this way: If a nutritionist puts you on a diet with absolutely no cake or ice cream or other treats, your chances of success are slim. Sooner or later you’ll break down and head to Cold Stone Creamery for a “Cheesecake Fantasy.”

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In the slideshow, “10 Recession-Proof Jobs,” what is the nurse doing?

In the slideshow, “10 Recession-Proof Jobs,” what is the nurse doing?

Administering an injection

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CNBC Bonus Bucks Trivia: In Carmen Wong Ulrich’s post, How to Know If Your Money Is Safe, what is her third piece of advice to depositors?

In Carmen Wong Ulrich’s post, How to Know If Your Money Is Safe, what is her third piece of advice to depositors?

3) Know the guidelines: Insured up to $100,000 = savings, checking, CDs, trusts. Insured up to $250,000 = Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) which include 401(k)s, 403(b)s and Roths. NOT insured = investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, life insurance and annuities.

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