India, July 3 -- The Canadian market remains firmly up in positive territory on Friday, led by gains in materials, healthcare and communications sectors. The undertone remains firm amid easing geopolitical tensions and rising hopes the Fed will not hike interest rates anytime soon.

The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, which climbed to 35,352.05, was up 287.35 points or 0.82% at 35,254.02 a little while ago.

The Materials Capped Index is up 2.3%. Southern Cross Gold and Discovery Silver Corp are up 9.6% and 8.25%, respectively. Wesdome Gold Mines, 5N Plus, Americas Gold & Silver, G Mining Ventures, Aya Gold & Silver, Dpm Metals, Aris Mining Corporation, Viszla Silver Corp., and Torex Gold Resources are gaining 4%-7.5%.

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