Toronto stock index hits high, while U.S. markets mixed; Loonie lower

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index hit a record high in late morning trading, boosted by a broad-based rally on the market. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 97.66 points to 16,414.19, after 90 minutes of trading — just off its high of 16,424.82 for the day, which was above the previous record of 16,421.42. […]