Higher crude oil inventories this week compete with improving economic statistics for the direction of crude oil prices.

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Here's a breakdown of the many ways to play oil stock ETFs, from broad energy to international plays.

A rise in Chinese and European indices pushed overseas-related funds higher.

Precious metals-related funds benefit from investors flight from equities.

Real estate funds rise.

Financial-related funds are punished.

Funds tracking retailers get a boost from Home Depot.

Funds tracking pharmaceuticals are among the few winners Tuesday, while chips tank.

A Russian citizen is charged in the U.S. for his alleged role in an international cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy.

Sin City looks set to welcome another massive resort/casino that's going to compete with industry leaders Caesars and MGM.

The S&P 500 index has jumped 11% in the past month, 'reducing the general attraction of equities,' investor Doug Kass says.