I'm aware about the area code part. Is there a list of these office codes so that I can refine these numbers' registered areas like my phone does?

marketing trumps all. lol

TBF, he could feel the stock is worth more and will go up, while the cash is (a) not needed to bankroll Jr any more, and (b) losing value quickly

I remember a novel by a German author, Walter Schätzel (from 1957). It was about a Professor who fell into a crevasse and was thawed centuries later by an alien civilization that now populated the earth, because humanity had died out except for a few individuals. This alien civilization only had to worry about research, philosophy or art, because all products and services were produced and offered automatically and were freely available at any time, regardless of whether they were food, clothing, everyday items, medical treatment, living space or vehicles. No money and very rare crimes are treaten as mental illness because of this. Everybody has all what he need or want. Humorous and entertaining reading about the experiences of this professor in this civilization. https://www.amazon.de/Sie-kamen-einem-anderen-Stern/dp/B00208XDHM

slightest modicum of semblance?