Exchange-traded funds tracking metals and mining were among the day's best performers. Gold was recently higher by $5.20 to $652.30 an ounce, and silver was tacking on 9 cents to $13.17 an ounce.
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV Quote) was higher by 1.4% to $133.10. The streetTRACKS Gold Shares (GLD Quote) ETF was rising 1% to $65.78. The iShares Comex Gold Trust (IAU Quote) ETF was adding 0.9% to $65.82. The Market Vectors Gold Miners (GDX Quote) ETF was gaining 0.5% to $40.04.
Bundled securities tracking the energy sector were also among the winners of the day. The front-month May crude contract was recently adding 47 cents to $62.75 a barrel. ...
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