S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets trade lower

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The S&P/TSX composite index increased by nearly 200 points in late-morning trading to reach 35,846.80, driven primarily by gains in the energy, telecom and financial sectors. In contrast, U.S. stock markets were performing poorly at the time.
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On October 13, 2026, Canada’s main stock index, the S&P/TSX composite, saw a significant increase of nearly 200 points to reach 35,846.80 in late-morning trading. This rise was driven by strong performances in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and finance. In contrast, U.S. stock markets were trading lower during the same period.

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The Canadian Press. (2026, October 13). S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets trade lower. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/s-p-tsx-composite-up-nearly-200-points-u-s-stock-markets-trade-lower/article_2d869b92-77ef-5f47-a666-79a571d312d8.html

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Narrative

Canada’s main stock index was up nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy, telecom and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets traded lower.
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2026-10-13 · Toronto Star
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 200 points, U.S. stock markets trade lower · assertive framing

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Canada’s main stock index was up nearly 200 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy, telecom and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets traded lower. asserted
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