Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed after a volatile trading session. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 52.26 points at 24,588.58. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 221.16 points at 42,518.28. The S&P 500 index was up 6.69 points at 5,842.91, while the Nasdaq composite was down 43.71 points at 19,044.39. Investors are waiting on economic data, particularly the consumer inflation report coming Wednesday.
TORONTO — Canada 's main stock index rose Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed after a bumpy day of trading that nevertheless saw most stocks rise even as a few big names dragged.In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 221.16 points at 42,518.28. The S&P 500 index was up 6.69 points at 5,842.91, while the Nasdaq composite was down 43.71 points at 19,044.39.“We’re kind of in a pause mode right now. We’re waiting on economic data.
Markets saw a small slump mid-afternoon, which Taylor said may have been led by Microsoft shares after a report about the company cutting costs, but markets recovered some of the losses by end of day, as did Microsoft’s stock price, closing down just 0.36 per cent.
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