S&P/TSX Composite Finishes Slightly Higher, U.S. Stock Markets Mixed

S&P/TSX composite finishes slightly higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished higher on Friday, helped by strength in the consumer non-cyclicals and energy sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 72.82 points at 30,326.46.

Tech and energy sectors help boost S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed

Top Stocks I'd Buy and Hold in 2026

2025 is almost under wraps. It’s time to start thinking about how you want to invest in stocks for 2026. I would label 2025 as a bifurcated market. The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up 23% this year. At 30,316 points, the Index is trading just off all-time highs. Yet, unless you are overweight in banking, mining, or AI-related stocks, your portfolio may have underperformed the Index by a good margin. Parts of the market that have outperformed in …

Energy stocks rise on major projects enthusiasm, while U.S. stock markets were mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished higher on Friday amid gains in energy stocks following more major projects announcements, while U.S. markets were mixed.