Equities in Toronto edged into positive territory Friday, on the strength of tech and real-estate concerns.
The TSX Composite eked up 23.74 points to wrap up the week’s final session at 21,125.28. On the week, the index popped 218 points, or 1.05%.
The Canadian dollar gained 0.13 cents at 74.32 cents U.S.
Tech stocks were led by HUT 8 Mining, leaping $1.13, or 11,3%, to $11.17, while Bitfarms grabbed 30 cents, or 11.8%, to $3.10.
In real-estate, Interrent REIT units captured 24 cents, or 1.8%, to $13.50, while First Capital REIT advanced 27 cents, or 1.8%, to $15.46.
Communications were also positive, with Cogeco Communications surging $1.63, or 2.6%, to $63.90, while Quebecor gained 25 cents to $33.10.
Utilities did not have it so good, however, with Boralex sinking $1.16, or 3.5%, to $32.08, while Innergex Renewable slid 19 cents,…
