Stocks and exchange-traded funds climb in advance of earnings season.
Mixed indications of a slow recovery keep most names in tight range.
In flat trading day, gold and oil gain, while natural gas loses ground.
As Dow nears year-to-date gain, investors bail on safe havens.
Gold ETF jumps as banks and energy funds slip during choppy session.
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Precious metals ETFs were tarnished by the big declines in silver and gold prices.
Good showings by Wal-Mart and other chains provided a nice lift to retail ETFs.
ETFs that hold the precious metal slid after gold prices spiraled lower.