03-12-2014 22:58 via news.yahoo.com

TSX jumps on U.S. data, commodity prices

By John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose nearly 1 percent on Wednesday as upbeat U.S. economic data and strong commodity prices helped drive shares higher in most major sectors. Investors also digested news that Royal Bank of Canada reported stronger quarterly profit, with gains at its core personal and commercial banking and wealth management businesses offsetting weakness at its capital markets arm. The stock was up slightly. Figures released on Wednesday showed U.
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