Dow Jones crosses 40,000 points for the first time

Dow Jones crosses 40,000 points for the first time The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit 40,000 for the first time ever on Thursday morning after a favorable inflation report. The index — a collection 30 major companies including Apple and McDonald's — has bained a 6 per cent this year. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have also hit record highs, even outpacing the Dow. The climb came after the Bureau of Labour Statistics reported that the Consumer Price …