S&P/TSX composite up nearly 300 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

Canada's main stock index was up nearly 300 points in late-morning trading as gains in energy stocks helped lead a broad-based rally and U.S. stock markets also pushed higher.

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 300 points, U.S. stock markets also higher
Canada's main stock index was up nearly 300 points in late-morning trading as gains in energy stocks helped lead a broad-based rally and U.S. stock markets also pushed higher.