Toronto stocks shot higher Wednesday, establishing a new record close, on the strength of higher oil and gold prices. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 141.79 points, or 1.18%, to 12,190.58, surpassing its most recent closing high last Friday by 79 points. All 10 TSX main sub-groups were up. The materials index was up 2.53%. Gold […]
Eight of the 10 TSX main sub-groups were down, with materials leading the way
Toronto stocks retreated slightly Monday, as energy and financial indexes were down, offsetting a strong day in the materials sector. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 32.62 points, or 0.27%, to 12,078.52. Nine of the 10 TSX main sub-groups were down, with only the materials group posting a positive day, up 1.12%. Gold futures rallied to […]
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U.S. markets post modest gains
Toronto stocks closed higher for the fourth consecutive session of as the market was powered once again by rising commodity prices.The S&P/TSX composite index gained 66.60 points, or 0.56%, to 11,973.25.Seven of the 10 TSX main sub-groups were up, with the energy index up 1.73%.Light, sweet crude for April delivery closed up $1.33 at US$63.10 […]