TSX Clings to Unspectacular Gains

Equities in Canada’s largest centre made their way doggedly over the breakeven mark, as strength in resource issues powered the rise. The TSX Composite Index gained 23.42 points to wrap up Tuesday at 21,611.30.The Canadian dollar slid 0.14 cents to 72.90 cents U.S. Energy led the way upward, climbing on the back of Vermilion Energy ahead 42 cents, or 2.8%, to $15.41, while International Petroleum surged 47 cents, or 2.7%, to $$17.99. Gold stocks found their sheen, with Iamgold taking on 21 cents, or 4.3%, to $5.15, while New Gold strengthened seven cents, or 2.7%, to $2.70. In materials…