TSX Tracks U.S. Counterparts Higher

TSX Tracks U.S. Counterparts Higher

By Johann M Cherian

(Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index extended gains on Friday, tracking a rise on Wall Street after big bank earnings, while Russian President Vladimir Putin said there were no plans for a further military mobilization.

At 09:43 a.m. ET, 01:44 p.m., the Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 0.5% and all set to end the week on a positive note.

(Reporting by Johann M Cherian in Bengaluru)