Canada's benchmark S&P/TSX closed at 13,166.94, a gain of 14.94 points, or 0.11 per cent. Gainers led by industrials, financials were flat with a 0.03 per cent advance and the energy sub-index slipped 0.13 per cent.
The trade in oil was also choppy on Thursday, but it managed a nine-cent U.S. gain on the day to close at $88.37 U.S.. Gold advanced $9.60 U.S. to $1,392.80 U.S..
Markets had started off strong, with positive news about Japan's economic growth — up 4.5 per cent in the third quarter, better than expected — and initial jobless claims last week in the United States coming in below analysts' expectations. The U.S. dollar advanced on that news, sending energy and materials prices lower.
The TSX also lost ground after the Bank of Canada issued a new warning about the risks sovereign debt crises abroad and widening trade balances at home pose to the Canadian economy. The central bank also renewed its warning about record household-debt levels, as wage growth stalls amid a slowing recovery.
The Canadian dollar edged up three basis points to 98.96 cents U.S..
Markets in the U.S. started trending lower after DuPont issued a forecast that failed to meet analysts' expectations, but for the most part were able to recover.
"The bulls are winning," Philip Orlando, the New York-based chief equity market strategist at Federated Investors Inc., told Bloomberg. "There's not much room for pessimism. Some of the folks who had been bearish are throwing the towel here and realizing that they need to get themselves invested. Investors are starting to recognize that the stimulus measures are generating economic growth."
The Dow Jones industrial average finished the day with a slight loss, down 2.42 points or 0.02 per cent at 11,370.06, but the Nasdaq composite gained 7.51 points, or 0.29 per cent to 2,616.67.
First Quantum Minerals rose 3.13 per cent to $108.50 on Thursday after an analyst raised his rating on the stock to "buy" from "hold." Inmet Mining, rose 5.21 per cent to $74.91 and Goldcorp shares gained 1.83 per cent to $46.80.
Canadian National Railway Co. shares rose 1.19 per cent to $67.32 as railway shares across the continent advanced.
Lululemon shares gained 14.55 per cent to $64.23 after its third-quarter earnings blew away estimates.
Pipeline company Enbridge Inc. fell 1.05 per cent to $55.44.
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Price % Gainers
| Symbol | Name | Last Trade | Change | Volume | Related Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTL.TO | RATEL GOLD LIMITED | 1.91 |  0.26 (15.76%) | 437,535 | Chart, Profile, More |
| PSV.TO | PURE ENERGY SERVICES LTD. | 5.65 | 0.74 (15.07%) | 915,605 | Chart, Profile, More |
| LLL.TO | LULULEMON ATHLETICA INC. | 64.23 | 8.16 (14.55%) | 398,130 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CWH.TO | CHARTWELL TECHNOLOGY INC. | 0.80 | 0.10 (14.29%) | 16,700 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SLS.TO | SL SPLIT CORP. CAPITAL SHARES | 2.82 | 0.32 (12.80%) | 9,400 | Chart, More |
| XDC.TO | XTREME COIL DRILLING CORP. | 4.75 | 0.50 (11.76%) | 92,758 | Chart, Profile, More |
| RC.TO | RDM CORP | 1.16 | 0.12 (11.54%) | 61,091 | Chart, Profile, More |
| TEC.TO | TECHNICOIL CORP. | 1.50 | 0.15 (11.11%) | 3,551,285 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SDY.TO | STRAD ENERGY SERVICES LTD COM | 4.05 | 0.40 (10.96%) | 593,790 | Chart, More |
| NDM.TO | NORTHERN DYNASTY MINERALS LTD. | 11.35 | 1.06 (10.30%) | 1,115,669 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CMH.TO | CARMANAH TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | 0.58 | 0.05 (9.43%) | 206,100 | Chart, Profile, More |
| KGI.TO | KIRKLAND LAKE GOLD INC. | 14.87 | 1.22 (8.94%) | 721,354 | Chart, Profile, More |
| ONR.TO | OPEN RANGE ENERGY CORP. | 1.83 | 0.15 (8.93%) | 719,893 | Chart, Profile, More |
| PWC.TO | PACIFIC & WSTRN | 3.31 | 0.26 (8.52%) | 9,856 | Chart, Profile, More |
| GTH.TO | U.S. GEOTHERMAL INC. | 1.35 | 0.10 (8.00%) | 108,810 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SPE.TO | SPARTAN EXPLORATION LTD. | 4.37 | 0.32 (7.90%) | 303,360 | Chart, Profile, More |
| TZT.TO | TRANZEO WIRELESS TECH INC. | 0.55 | 0.04 (7.84%) | 842,150 | Chart, Profile, More |
| AG-UN.TO | ARCTIC GLACIER INCOME FUND | 1.13 | 0.08 (7.62%) | 44,225 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CNM-UN.TO | CANADIAN INCOME MANAGEMENT TRUS | 0.99 | 0.07 (7.61%) | 2,000 | Chart, More |
| MNB.TO | MIRABELA NICKEL LIMITED | 2.14 | 0.15 (7.54%) | 2,804,135 | Chart, Profile, More |
| ICE.TO | CANLAN ICE SPORTS CORP. | 2.15 | 0.15 (7.50%) | 900 | Chart, Profile, More |
| OYM.TO | OLYMPUS PACIFIC MINERALS INC | 0.58 | 0.04 (7.41%) | 192,450 | Chart, Profile, More |
| AEZ.TO | AETERNA ZENTARIS INC. | 1.56 | 0.10 (6.85%) | 117,811 | Chart, Profile, More |
| HND.TO | HORIZONS BETAPRO NYMEX NAT GAS | 8.43 | 0.54 (6.84%) | 4,240,167 | Chart, Profile, More |
| HLF-A.TO | HIGH LINER FOODS INCORPORATED | 14.00 | 0.89 (6.79%) | 340 | Chart, Profile, More |
Volume Leaders
| Symbol | Name | Last Trade | Change | Volume | Related Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HNU.TO | HORIZONS BETA PRO NYMEX NAT GAS | 6.88 |  0.50 (6.78%) | 16,019,118 | Chart, Profile, More |
| BBD-B.TO | BOMBARDIER INC., CL. B, SV | 4.58 | 0.04 (0.87%) | 11,637,608 | Chart, Profile, More |
| XIU.TO | iSHARES SP TSX 60 INDEX FUND | 18.95 | 0.03 (0.16%) | 10,730,587 | Chart, Profile, More |
| G.TO | GOLDCORP INC | 46.80 | 0.84 (1.83%) | 9,842,577 | Chart, Profile, More |
| UUU.TO | URANIUM ONE INC. | 4.84 | 0.05 (1.04%) | 8,973,678 | Chart, Profile, More |
| MFC.TO | MANULIFE FIN | 15.98 | 0.00 (0.00%) | 8,526,868 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CEE.TO | CENTAMIN EGYPT LIMITED | 2.67 | 0.14 (4.98%) | 7,962,780 | Chart, Profile, More |
| WTN.TO | WESTERN COAL CORP | 11.95 | 0.13 (1.10%) | 5,294,469 | Chart, Profile, More |
| MRS.TO | MEDORO RESOURCES LTD | 2.59 | 0.00 (0.00%) | 4,779,817 | Chart, More |
| HND.TO | HORIZONS BETAPRO NYMEX NAT GAS | 8.43 | 0.54 (6.84%) | 4,240,167 | Chart, Profile, More |
| PTQ.TO | PETAQUILLA MINERALS LTD. | 1.17 | 0.01 (0.86%) | 4,206,044 | Chart, Profile, More |
| RY.TO | ROYAL BANK OF CANADA | 52.47 | 0.11 (0.21%) | 4,090,848 | Chart, Profile, More |
| AND.TO | ANDEAN RESOURCES LIMITED | 6.56 | 0.15 (2.34%) | 3,991,649 | Chart, Profile, More |
| EQN.TO | EQUINOX MINERALS LIMITED | 6.04 | 0.16 (2.72%) | 3,731,787 | Chart, Profile, More |
| AC-B.TO | AIR CANADA, CL.B | 3.82 | 0.01 (0.26%) | 3,625,086 | Chart, Profile, More |
| TEC.TO | TECHNICOIL CORP. | 1.50 | 0.15 (11.11%) | 3,551,285 | Chart, Profile, More |
| LSG.TO | LAKE SHORE GOLD CORP. | 4.10 | 0.09 (2.24%) | 3,416,089 | Chart, Profile, More |
| ELR.TO | EASTERN PLATINUM LIMITED | 1.71 | 0.03 (1.79%) | 3,242,612 | Chart, Profile, More |
| K.TO | KINROSS GOLD CORP. | 18.61 | 0.17 (0.92%) | 3,126,792 | Chart, More |
| BNK.TO | BANKERS PETROLEUM LTD. | 7.35 | 0.18 (2.51%) | 3,121,970 | Chart, Profile, More |
| LUN.TO | LUNDIN MINING CORP. | 7.15 | 0.12 (1.65%) | 3,030,926 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SU.TO | SUNCOR ENERGY INC. | 36.20 | 0.14 (0.39%) | 3,020,356 | Chart, Profile, More |
| DML.TO | DENISON MINES CORP. | 3.37 | 0.04 (1.20%) | 2,959,738 | Chart, Profile, More |
| TD.TO | TORONTO-DOMINION BANK | 73.25 | 0.05 (0.07%) | 2,917,128 | Chart, Profile, More |
| BWR.TO | BREAKWATER RESOURCES LTD | 6.44 | 0.46 (6.67%) | 2,821,453 | Chart, Profile, More |
Volume Leaders
| Symbol | Name | Last Trade | Change | Volume | Related Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABR.V | ASHBURTON VENTURES INC. | 0.23 | 0.13 (119.05%) | 56,504,954 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SFF.V | SEAFIELD RESOURCES LTD. | 0.62 | 0.07 (12.73%) | 15,961,583 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SSS.V | STEM CELL THERAPEUTICS CORP. | 0.11 | 0.03 (18.52%) | 6,190,890 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SD.V | SIDON INTERNATIONAL RES CORP. | 0.20 | 0.01 (4.88%) | 5,954,725 | Chart, Profile, More |
| MMT.V | Mart Resources Inc | 0.69 | 0.01 (1.47%) | 4,627,050 | Chart, Profile, More |
| FEO.V | OCEANIC IRON ORE CORP COM | 0.67 | 0.03 (4.29%) | 3,366,650 | Chart, More |
| BKT.V | BROOKEMONT CAPITAL INC. | 0.19 | 0.03 (13.95%) | 3,311,219 | Chart, Profile, More |
| TVE.V | TAMARACK VALLEY ENERGY LTD | 0.57 | 0.08 (16.33%) | 3,109,508 | Chart, Profile, More |
| GCM.V | GRAN COLOMBIA GOLD CORP | 2.37 | 0.05 (2.16%) | 2,613,018 | Chart, Profile, More |
| AVR.V | AVION GOLD CORPORATION | 1.53 | 0.12 (8.51%) | 2,489,890 | Chart, Profile, More |
| BWD.V | BOWOOD ENERGY INC. | 0.60 | 0.01 (1.64%) | 2,402,286 | Chart, Profile, More |
| PTA.V | PETROAMERICA OIL CORP. | 0.51 | 0.00 (0.00%) | 2,332,669 | Chart, Profile, More |
| LAQ.V | LA QUINTA RESOURCES CORP. | 0.13 | 0.02 (13.64%) | 2,326,250 | Chart, Profile, More |
| NWM.V | NWM MINING CORPORATION | 0.12 | 0.01 (8.00%) | 2,325,150 | Chart, Profile, More |
| EPO.V | ENCANTO POTASH CORP. | 0.43 | 0.05 (9.47%) | 2,127,083 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CNP.V | CANNON POINT RESOURCES LTD | 0.28 | 0.03 (10.00%) | 2,112,000 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CXB.V | CALIBRE MINING CORP. | 0.13 | 0.01 (4.17%) | 2,101,900 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SXL.V | Slam Exploration Ltd. | 0.22 | 0.01 (4.88%) | 2,028,973 | Chart, Profile, More |
| EGZ.V | ENERGIZER RESOURCES INC | 0.40 | 0.06 (17.65%) | 2,003,387 | Chart, Profile, More |
| COV.V | COVALON TECH LTD. | 0.17 | 0.02 (10.00%) | 1,970,490 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CAN.V | CANACO RES INC. | 6.05 | 0.77 (14.58%) | 1,936,773 | Chart, Profile, More |
| SSU.V | SILVER SUN RESOURCE CORP. | 0.22 | 0.06 (21.82%) | 1,933,027 | Chart, Profile, More |
| PRY.V | PINECREST ENERGY INC. | 2.15 | 0.05 (2.38%) | 1,895,952 | Chart, Profile, More |
| CMA.V | Cream Minerals Ltd. | 0.21 | 0.01 (5.00%) | 1,791,735 | Chart, Profile, More |
| NOT.V | Noront Resources Ltd. | 0.90 | 0.04 (4.26%) | 1,768,863 | Chart, Profile, More |