India, April 22 -- The Canadian market is up firmly in positive territory a little past noon on Tuesday, lifted by strong gains in energy, financials, healthcare and technology stocks. Several stocks from consumer discretionary, utilities and real estate sectors are also up with impressive gains.
Despite lingering concerns about the trade war, and the stand-off between U.S. President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, investors are picking up stocks, looking ahead to earnings updates and some crucial economic data due this week.
The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 365.63 points or 1.52% at 24,347.49 a little while ago.
Healthcare stock Bausch Health Companies is up nearly 9%. Tilray Inc. is gaining about 3.3%....