Energy shares on higher crude oil prices as geopolitical concerns in Nigeria have reduced production from Africa's biggest producer.
Material shares are also higher on higher metal prices.
Financials are leading the downside as UBS AG reported the biggest credit writedowns of any European bank so far with a first quarter loss reported.
Canadian bonds and the dollar remain higher with the strength in commodity prices.
S&P/TSX COMP YTD +3.35%
S&P/TSX 60: YTD +4.90%
COMMODITIES: Gold: $871.50 +13.50
Copper: $393.75 +11.70
Nickel: $28250 +45
Oil: $119.59 +3.27
*NOTES: Copper prices are quoted in U.S. cents. Eq. 155 = 155 cents or $1.55.
The other commodity prices are in U.S. Dollars.
* The message doesn't represent any investment suggestion, nor responsible for gain or loss due to sharing of this market information.
Material shares are also higher on higher metal prices.
Financials are leading the downside as UBS AG reported the biggest credit writedowns of any European bank so far with a first quarter loss reported.
Canadian bonds and the dollar remain higher with the strength in commodity prices.
S&P/TSX COMP YTD +3.35%
S&P/TSX 60: YTD +4.90%
COMMODITIES: Gold: $871.50 +13.50
Copper: $393.75 +11.70
Nickel: $28250 +45
Oil: $119.59 +3.27
*NOTES: Copper prices are quoted in U.S. cents. Eq. 155 = 155 cents or $1.55.
The other commodity prices are in U.S. Dollars.
* The message doesn't represent any investment suggestion, nor responsible for gain or loss due to sharing of this market information.