S&P/TSX composite finishes in positive territory, U.S. markets negative

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TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained ground on Monday, helped by gains in the energy sector, while U.S. markets were negative.

The S&P/TSX composite index was up 77.10 points at 36,458.33.

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In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 60.95 points at 53,975.98. The S&P 500 index was down 4.53 points at 7,753.11, while the Nasdaq composite was down 85.26 points at 26,605.36.

The Canadian dollar traded for 71.73 cents US compared with 71.72 cents US on Friday.

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The September crude oil contract was up US$3.95 at US$82.13 per barrel.

The December gold contract was up US$20.00 at US$4,419.70 an ounce.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 10, 2026.