S&P/TSX composite rises more than 200 points helped by oil prices, U.S. markets slide

S&P/TSX composite rises more than 200 points helped by oil prices, U.S. markets slide

Canada’s main stock index rose more than 200 points on Thursday, helped by strength in the energy sector, while U.S. markets lost ground.

Canadian energy stocks poised for first record since 2008 as oil soars

Canadian energy shares are poised for their first record close in nearly eighteen years, helped by rising oil and natural gas prices and a return of investor interest in the sector.

Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite as price of oil climbs higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading helped by strength in the energy sector as the price of oil climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 112.12 points at 33,501.85.

Buzz on the Bullboards: Market momentum returns to the TSX?

With markets buzzing on commodity rebounds and fresh economic signals, the TSX is alive with momentum—and investors are tuning in for the next big moves. Canada’s main stock index climbed on Wednesday as gold and oil prices rebounded from the prior session’s weakness. The uptick comes after a choppy Tuesday, when the index slipped amid a pullback in precious metals and fresh inflation data that kept investors cautious. Now, market participants a…