Canada's main stock index rose on Monday after eight straight days of decline, helped by gains for financial and technology shares as investors awaited data that could offer clues on the strength of the domestic economy. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index ended up 119.37 points, or 0.6%, at 18,856.76, recovering some ground after it posted on Friday its lowest closing level in one year. "There is a lot of fear that Canada is already getting close to entering a recession, so the GDP number is going to be important," said Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at Purpose Investments.
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