TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the base metals sector, while U.S. stock markets also ended in the red.
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 274.53 points at 36,137.19.
Canada's main stock index remained virtually unchanged on Friday late in the morning, as the declines in the base metals and technology sectors were offset by increases in the community services and telecommunications sectors.