India, Jan. 6 -- Canadian stocks edged higher on Tuesday, extending yesterday's gains, as metal stocks continued to trade positively due to increasing safe-haven demand for gold amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
After opening just above yesterday's close, today the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, saw volatility early in the session but gained momentum later to finally settle at 32,407.02, up by 187.07 points (or 0.58%).
Six of the 11 sectors posted gains today, with the materials sector leading the pack.
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