S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. markets move lower

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TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 300 points on Tuesday, helped by gains in energy stocks, while U.S. markets were lower.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 319.36 points at 35,983.98.

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In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 180.45 points at 51,670.10. The S&P 500 index was down 1.79 points at 7,805.45, while the Nasdaq composite was down 41.52 points at 27,204.38.

The Canadian dollar traded for 70.31 cents US compared with 70.07 cents US on Friday.  

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The November crude oil contract was up 40 cents US at US$94.14 per barrel.       

The December gold contract was down US$13.30 at US$4,177.30 an ounce. 

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2026.