The roller coaster of the US stock market saw a robust open today, following suit to a number of record-breaking highs just the day prior. As the market fluctuates, however, the overall picture depicts a steady upward progress that has seen the Dow and S&P 500 hitting all-time highs. The Nasdaq too is enjoying an upswing, experiencing a 40% surge for the year.
This substantial growth has had a direct and positive impact on the average 401K that has inflated by nearly $13,000. Alongside these financial gains, the average American is enjoying a respite in gas prices that fell overnight to a national average of $3.09 a gallon, which represents a drop of 10 cents from the previous week and 35 cents less than a month ago.
