India, Nov. 11 -- Canadian stocks moved higher on Wednesday amid gains in the energy and IT sectors due to a surge in crude oil prices and technology stocks respectively.

After opening higher than yesterday's close, today the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index traded firmly positive throughout the session before settling at 36,411.72, up by 241.27 points (or 0.67%).

Out of the 11 major market sectors, eight sectors posted gains today, with the IT sector leading the pack.

For comments and feedback contact: editorial@rttnews.com

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from RTT News....