Toronto stocks close higher as materials and financials lead gains; S&P/TSX up 0.76%
Canada's equity market finished higher on Thursday, driven by strength in the Materials, Clean Technology and Financials sectors. The S&P/TSX Composite closed up 0.76% as a larger number of advancing issues outpaced decliners. Precious metals futures rose while oil prices slipped; the S&P/TSX 60 VIX eased and the U.S. Dollar Index was marginally lo…