Bay Street stocks moved up at open Thursday amid buying in commodities, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index gaining 81.96 points or 0.70 percent to 11,756.97.
In the oil patch, Crescent Point Energy (CPG.TO) moved up nearly 3 percent after posting a narrower first quarter net loss. Crew Energy Inc. (CR.TO) gained nearly 2 percent after posting a much improved first-quarter funds from operations.
Among financial plays, Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO) rose over 3 percent after it said its first-quarter net income advanced to C$686 million or C$1.15 per share from C$438 million or C$0.73 per share last year.
Among gold plays, Aurizon Mines Ltd. (ARZ.TO) gathered over 6 percent after reporting improved first quarter net profit. Kirkland Lake Gold (KGI.TO) added over 4 percent.
Meanwhile, smartphone maker Research In Motion (RIM.TO) shed close to 2 percent.
Transportation company Bombardier Inc. (BBD_A.TO, BBD_B.TO) lost over 4 percent after posting lower first-quarter net income.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.