India, June 26 -- Canadian stocks are bracing for a volatile open on Friday, despite a surge on the previous day. A sharp slide in crude oil prices might be have an influence on investor sentiments.

Canadian energy and banking stocks are mostly on a positive trend on Friday. The S&P/TSX Composite Index had closed on Thursday at 34,850.21, up 114.12 points or 0.33 percent.

Crude oil Futures for August is down 2.23 points at 69.69, while gold futures are up 14.8 points at 4,062.4. Silver futures is sliding 0.46 points at 58.295.

Royal Bank of Canada is gaining 1.09 at 289.12, while Toronto-Dominion Bank is positive at 170.90. Bank of Nova Scotia is up 1.09 points at 122.57.

In the corporate sector, the television and radio broadcaster Cor...