TSX Nabs Second Weekly Gain

Canadas main stock index edged lower on Friday as technology shares declined. Despite the late drop, the index secured its second consecutive weekly advance.

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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 fell 31.29 points to 36,105.90 on Friday as technology shares declined, capping a weekly gain of 0.9%. The advance marked the second straight positive week for the market. Strong corporate earnings helped offset broader investor worries about interest rates and inflation pressures across North America.