Federal Government Shutdown: Talisman Energy Inc

Talisman Energy Inc: TORONTO - Canada's main stock index rose on Friday after data showing a surprise acceleration in U.S. jobs growth fueled strong gains in financial and energy shares, according to Reuters. Jobs growth in the United States unexpectedly picked up in October despite the federal government shutdown that month, suggesting the U.S. budget standoff had a more limited impact on the economy than initially thought and By John Tilak The market was also supported by a jump in Talisman Energy Inc TLM.TO: Quote after the oil producer said it would sell a stake in its natural gas assets in British Columbia's Montney field to Malaysia-controlled Progress Energy Canada Ltd for C$1.5 billion $1.44 billion . (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.