India, Oct. 13 -- Canada Stock Market (TSX) Today (October 13): Canada's stock market returned from the Thanksgiving long weekend on Tuesday, October 13, with the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index closing higher as gains in retail, technology, mining and energy stocks offset losses in telecommunications.

A sharp rally in Aritzia shares following strong quarterly results helped lift investor sentiment, while firm precious metal prices and stronger energy stocks supported the resource-heavy market.

However, the gains were not shared across every segment, as the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index fell 1.81%. The mixed performance highlighted how company earnings, commodity prices and expectations for Bank of Canada interest rate cuts shaped t...