Canada's main stock index was closed early Friday after technical issues prevented users from accessing the Toronto Stock Exchange, while U.S. markets were flat. Before technical issues prompted the TMX Group to shut down its exchanges at 3 p.m., the latest data reading showed the S&P/TSX composite index was up 31.34 points to 15,668.93, but updated closing prices are expected to be released later today. Read more:Canadian markets run by TMX Group close hours early due to technical problemIn New York, the Dow Jones industrial average closed down 11.15 points to 24,311.19. The S&P 500 index closed up 2.97 points to 2,669.91 and the Nasdaq composite index closed up 1.12 points to 7,119.80.

Source: thestar April 27, 2018 15:56 UTC