Monday, June 11, 2007

Canadian Stocks Gain on Profit Optimism, Bullion Prices; Barrick Advances

(Bloomberg) -- Canadian stocks rose for a second day,
extending their rebound after the benchmark index's biggest two-day
loss in almost a year, as investors bet company profits can
withstand higher borrowing costs.

Raw-materials producers including Barrick Gold Corp. and Teck
Cominco Ltd. led the advance as prices for gold and copper climbed.
Gains in the main Canadian stock index were limited as phone
companies such as Telus Corp. fell.


Read more at Bloomberg Stocks News

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