S&P/TSX composite index gains nearly 250 points; U.S. stock markets also up
A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange with stock symbols is shown in this image, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) – The Canadian Press TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose nearly 250 points on Wednesday, helped by gains in the technology sector, while U.S. markets also gained…