Equities in Toronto put the brakes on Friday, to take some of the fizz out of an otherwise positive week. Friday’s market was weighed by weakness in tech and energy issues.
The TSX Composite Index slid 66.9 points to 22,308.93. On the week, however, the index sprinted 361 points, or 1.65%.
The Canadian dollar added 0.04 cents at 73.15 cents U.S.
Health-care was the biggest-gaining group Friday, with Sienna Senior Living galloping a dollar, or 7.1%, to $15.14.
Consumer staples was next best, with Jamieson Wellness popping $1.07, or 4.2%, to $26.77, while Metro hiked $1.36, or 1.9%, to $74.08.
In communications, Quebecor spiked 89 cents, or 3%, to $30.66, while Rogers took on 24 cents to $54.06.
On the negative side, Docebo took a pounding, $14.79, or 23.3%, to $48.68, while Bitfarms lost 15 cents, or 6%, to $2.37, among tech concerns….
