Canadian stocks climb as technology and mining sectors lead market gains
Canadian stocks rose today as tech and mining shares led gains. Investors monitored stalled peace talks and awaited Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clarity.
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Canada's primary equity benchmark surged on Wednesday morning as a rebound in technology shares and a rally in commodity-linked sectors drove significant gains. The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 1.07 percent to 33,249.83 points as of 10:16 a.m. ET on Feb. 18, 2026, marking a period of meaningful intra-day market repricing and shifts in investor positioning across Canada 
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CA.The advance was spearheaded by the technology sector (TSX), which climbed 2.5 percent during the session. This move tracked a broader recovery for tech stocks on Wall Street in the United States 
US as investors adjusted their portfolios ahead of the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve January meeting minutes, scheduled for later today. Market participants are closely monitoring the central bank's communications for cues on the future trajectory of monetary policy.
US as investors adjusted their portfolios ahead of the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve January meeting minutes, scheduled for later today. Market participants are closely monitoring the central bank's communications for cues on the future trajectory of monetary policy.
