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TSX reaches one-week high as tech and energy rally

Canada's main stock index rose to a one-week high as energy and technology shares gained ground. The advance followed the Bank of Canada raising its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points.

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The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren

Canada's main stock index rose 93.6 points, or 0.3%, to 36,265.09 on Wednesday, hitting a one-week high. The advance was driven by gains in technology and energy shares following central bank decisions.