Canada’s main stock index rose more than 150 points in late-morning trading on Wednesday, buoyed by strength in the technology and base metal sectors, even as U.S. markets showed a mixed performance.
The S&P/TSX composite index gained 157.23 points to reach 35,739.30. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average slipped 27.92 points to 52,065.19, while the S&P 500 index advanced 30.25 points to 7,615.98. The Nasdaq composite posted a larger gain, rising 214.81 points to 26,196.38.
Currency and Commodities Move
The Canadian dollar edged lower, trading at 71.75 cents US, down from 71.85 cents US the previous day.
In commodities, the October crude oil contract dropped US$4.33 to settle at US$101.50 per barrel. Gold moved in the opposite direction, with the December contract climbing US$63.70 to US$4,396.50 an ounce.
Sector Performance in Focus
The gains on the TSX were concentrated in technology and base metal shares, which helped push the broader index higher despite the divergent moves seen on Wall Street. The contrast between a slightly lower Dow and gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pointed to uneven performance across sectors in the U.S. market during the same session.
This report, compiled by The Canadian Press, reflects trading activity as of late-morning on Sept. 16, 2026.
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