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Solarina Ho

Solarina Ho: TORONTO - The Canadian dollar was marginally stronger against its U.S. counterpart on Monday, tracking positive market sentiment following Friday's surprising U.S. monthly jobs report, according to Reuters. The loonie strengthened after the release of Canadian building permits data, which surged past expectations in March, though the closely-watched residential, single family component was more subdued and By Solarina Ho The benchmark S P 500 index edged up to another record closing high on Wall Street, extending Friday's rally after U.S. employment rose more than expected last month. MKTS/GLOB (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.