TORONTO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index extended gains to rise more than 1 percent on Monday, helped by rising commodity prices after data showed China's vast manufacturing sector picked up moderately in October.
The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE opened stronger, then rose 119.25 points to 12,068.74. (Reporting by Jon Cook; Editing by Jeffrey Hodgson) (jon.cook@reuters.com; +1 416 941 8060; ReutersMessaging: jon.cook.reuters.com@reuters.net)) ============================================================== FOR CANADIAN MARKETS NEWS, CLICK ON CODES IN BRACKETS: TSX market report..........[.TO] Canadian dollar and bonds report....[CAD/][CA/] Reuters global stocks poll (Canada)...EQUITYPOLL1 [EPOLL/CA] Top News: Canada ......[TOP/CAN] Today in Canada.......[CA/DIARY] Global markets report...............[MKTS/GLOB] Oil.........[O/R] Gold.......[GOL/] Base metals..............[MET/L] U.S. stocks.................[.N] FOR CANADIAN MARKETS DATA: Canadian speed guide....CANADA