India, Aug. 11 -- Canadian stocks may open with a slightly positive bias on Monday with investors looking ahead to the crucial U.S. inflation data due this week. The focus is also Trump administration's trade negotiations with China, and on the upcoming talks between the U.S. and Russia, aimed at bringing an end to the war in Ukraine.
Weak metal prices could hurt materials stocks and limit market's gains.
Data on Canadian building permits for the month of June is due at 8:30 AM ET.
In earnings news, Franco-Nevada (FNV.TO) reported earnings per share of $1.24 for the second-quarter of this fiscal, compared to $0.75 a year ago.
Barrick Mining Corporation (ABX.TO) today announced the declaration of an enhanced dividend of $0.15 per share f...