* TSX closes up 0.3%
* Critical miners fall
* US CPI due on Thursday
July 8 (Reuters) – Canada’s main stock index eked out a
slight gain on Monday as declines in resources shares were more
than offset by gains in the real estate and healthcare sectors.
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index
closed up 0.3%.
Copper miners were the biggest drag, weighing down the
materials sector that slipped 0.5% over concerns
about Canadian restrictions against future M&A critical mineral
deals. The biggest loser was First Quantum Minerals,
which fell nearly 5% as investors booked profits on the volatile
stock.
Lundin Gold was the top gainer with a 5% jump
even as gold prices declined on profit-booking after bullion
crossed a one-month high in the previous session.
Healthcare real estate firm NorthWest Healthcare Properties
closed up…
