India, June 8 -- Canadian stocks posted marginal gains on Monday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's reassurance on U.S.-Iran peace talks along with reports of Iran's preparations for a prolonged war with Israel.
After opening higher than Friday's session, today the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index gained momentum early in the session but gave ground later. The index still managed to trade positive throughout the session before settling at 34,478.52, up by 65.07 points (or 0.19%).
Four of the 11 sectors posted gains today, with the energy sector leading the pack.
The U.S.-Israel versus Iran war entered day number 101 today.
On Wednesday, mediated by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon announced a ceasefire, bringing an end to ...