Traders in New York wait for the Dow Jones industrial average to hit the 25,000 milestone. It closed up 152.45 at 25,075.13 LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERSThe Dow Jones industrial average crossed the 25,000 milestone for the first time last night and the London market scaled record highs as global stocks continued to rally. The premier index closed up 0.3 per cent at 7,695.88. The FTSE 250, which is dominated by more domestic-focused stocks, rose 0.4 per cent to a record of 20,820.45. The Dow Jones…

Source: The Times January 05, 2018 00:02 UTC