India, Jan. 6 -- Materials and energy stocks are among the top gainers in the Canadian market where the mood remains somewhat cautious on Tuesday with investors digesting the data on the nation's manufacturing and services sector activity and looking ahead to some more crucial economic data.
Consumer discretionary stocks are also turning in a fairly solid performance, while technology and consumer staples stocks are weak.
The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 34.63 points or 0.11% at 32,254.58 slightly before noon.
The Materials Capped Index is up 2.3% with several stocks in the section moving notably higher thanks to firm precious metal prices. First Majestic Silver Corp is rising 6.5% and Endeavour Silver Corp is climbing up 5.2...