TSX opens higher, helped by U.S. data, earnings
A Bay Street sign is seen in the heart of the financial district in Toronto, August 17, 2009. Reuters

Toronto's main stock index opened higher on Wednesday, helped by solid U.S. data and corporate earnings that offset concerns about the outcome of a summit on Europe's debt crisis.

The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index opened up 7.63 points, or 0.06 percent, at 12,117.38.

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