By Fergal Smith (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index ended slightly higher on Wednesday as gains for the materials sector and industrials offset declines for interest rate sensitive shares, ahead of key U.S. inflation data at the end of the week. The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index ended up 5.42 points at 21,793.90, with investors awaiting the release on Friday of the U.S.
TSX ends higher as materials sector gains ground
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