Toronto stocks were little changed at open Wednesday as gauges of most sectors were stuck in the mud, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index edging up 19.60 points or 0.17 percent to 11,590.79.
Fertilizer maker Agrium Inc. (AGU.TO) rose nearly 3 percent after increasing its second quarter earnings guidance to a range of $5.40 to $5.50 per share from the earlier at the top end of its $4.18 to $4.78 per share. Analysts expect the company to report earnings of $4.75 per share.
Potash Corp. (POT.TO) was up over 1 percent.
CIC Energy Corp. (ELC.TO) soared 18 percent after confirming that it is in advanced negotiations with Jindal Steel & Power (Mauritius) Limited regarding the possible acquisition of the company at an indicative price of C$2.00 per share.
Meanwhile, gold stocks were under pressure amid a fall in bullion prices. Goldcorp. (G.TO) and Detour Gold (DGC.TO) were down around 2 percent each, while Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM.TO) and Barrick Gold (ABX.TO) were slipping around 1 percent each. Broadcasting and wireless communications company Aastra Technologies (AAH.TO) lost over 2 percent after reporting a lower second quarter profit.
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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.