30-08-2016 15:39 via news.yahoo.com

TSX rises, supported by bank earnings and higher oil prices

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, led by financial stocks after Bank of Nova Scotia reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, while higher oil prices supported energy stocks. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was up 30.54 points, or 0.21 percent, at 14,712.51, shortly after the open. Seven of the index's 10 main groups were higher. (Reporting by Fergal Smith; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)
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