Bay Street Still Fearful Ahead Of U.S. Election -- Canadian Commentary

(RTTNews) - Canadian stocks remained in the doldrums Thursday amid concerns that Donald Trump will hurt international trade if elected U.S. president.

Poll show the race for the White House has narrowed since Hillary Clinton's emails were linked to the awful Anthony Weiner.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index was down 11.30 points to 14,583.42.

Valeant (VRX.TO) shares tumbled, dragging the Health Care Index down 4 percent.

Energy stocks lost 0.6 percent as WTI crude oil dropped below $45 to a 2-month low.

Shareholders of Agrium and Potash of Saskatchewan approved the merger of the fertilizer producers. Shares in both companies were slightly lower.

Saputo Inc. (SAP.TO) announced a profit for its second quarter that advanced from last year.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL.TO) announced earnings for third quarter that declined compared to the same period last year.

BCE Inc. (BCE.TO) announced earnings for third quarter that fell slightly from last year.