Millionaire Ranks Hit New High: The number of millionaires in the U.S. increased to a record last year, boosted by gains in stocks and global financial markets, according to two new studies.
The number of U.S. households with a net worth of $1 million or more rose 21% in 2004 [...]
U.S. continues to lead the world in creating new millionaires. The number of households in the U.S. with liquid assets of $20 million or more is increasing by 3,000 households a year.
Sales of More Expensive Wines Are Booming: "Along with the economy improving over the last couple of years, it's helping to move the price up that consumers are willing to pay," [Danny Brager, vice president of ACNielsen's alcohol beverage team] said.
