S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stocks also higher

S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stocks also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Friday, helped by strength in the technology sector, while U.S. stock markets saw gains after an encouraging inflation report.
U.S. stocks climbed as the slightly better-than-expected inflation read helped reinforce the chances of a

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