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Canadian Stocks Rise as Commodity Shares Gain on Growth Outlook

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Canadian stocks rose, extending a sixth straight monthly gain, as commodity and materials producers gained on speculation global economic growth will accelerate next year.

Barrick Gold Corp., the world’s largest producer, gained 2 percent and Silver Wheaton Corp. advanced 3.8 percent. Potash Corp., the biggest fertilizer producer by market value, climbed