Today in the markets
U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a record close.
Canadian stocks were also lifted as good vibes persisted on both sides of the border, leading to record highs on Wall St.
The TSX added 28.63 points to 12,736.04, while the Venture Exchange was up 15.06 points to 1,112.23.
Among active stocks, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG, Stock Forum), which continues to hit new highs. The stock closed at $838.52, up 2%.
In Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX: T.BNS, Stock Forum) said quarterly profit rose 13%, driven by acquisitions in its foreign and domestic segments, and it raised its dividend. Scotiabank shares jumped 0.69% to $61.29.
Aurizon Mines Ltd. (TSX: T.ARZ, Stock Forum) received a $798 million takeover offer from U.S silver miner Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE: HL, Stock Forum). Aurizon shares eased 3.6% to close at $4.33.
For news about small stocks that made big moves in Tuesday’s trading, please read the
Stockhouse Canadian Small and Micro-cap Stock Report