Dow ends at all-time high

Dow Jones industrial average rallied to a new record high smashing October 2007's record, gaining 125.95 points to close at 14,253.77.
S&P 500 added 15 points to close at highest level since October 2007 and is now only about 2 per cent from its record closing high. All key S&P sectors ended up, led by technology and industrial shares.

Nasdaq composite surged 42.10 points, or 1.32 per cent to 3,224.13,highest level since November 2000.