An estimated 13.5 million people watched the fourth Republican presidential debate of the season on the Fox Business Network, which traded the fireworks of the previous CNBC encounter for a more sedate discussion on economic issues.
The Dow Jones Industrial average closed at an all-time high of 14,253.77 March 5. The Blue Chip index of 30 stocks is up 9 percent year-to-date and eclipsed the previous high set in October 2007.
Many people don’t realize that the shopping season in the United States between Thanksgiving and Christmas is also the most popular time of the year for couples to get engaged.