In trading on Monday, precious metals shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.3%. Leading the group were shares of Asanko Gold ( AKG ), up about 10.3% and shares of Silvercrest Mines ( SVLC ) up about 6.9% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are drugs shares, up on the day by about 2% as a group, led by Aveo Pharmaceuticals ( AVEO ), trading higher by about 52.1% and Karyopharm Therapeutics ( KPTI ), trading higher by about 18.1% on Monday.
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