India, May 13 -- The Canadian market is up in positive territory on Tuesday, extending recent gains, amid easing tensions about tariffs following the two largest economies of the world, China and the U.S. agreeing on a trade deal, and data showing a less than expected increase in U.S. consumer price inflation in the month of April.
Energy and technology stocks are the prominent gainers. A few stocks from the industrial sector are also notably higher. Communications and healthcare are under pressure.
The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 120.52 points or 0.47% at 25,652.70 a few minutes ago.
The Energy Capped Index is up 1.86%. Baytex Energy, the biggest gainer in the index, is up nearly 8%. Vermilion Energy, Paramount Resources, P...