India, July 24 -- Canada's benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index traded higher on Friday, supported by gains in financial and real estate stocks as investors assessed a fresh batch of corporate earnings while keeping a close eye on oil prices and geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The broader market showed resilience after recent volatility, with investors selectively buying defensive sectors even as global markets remained cautious over inflation concerns, interest-rate expectations and energy market uncertainty.

S&P/TSX Composite Moves Higher in Early Trade

The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose about 0.2% to around 35,281 points in early trading. Strength in banking and real estate shares helped offset weakness in some commodity-lin...