By John Tilak TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index touched a two-week high on Tuesday, led by gains in financials and materials, as strong economic data out of Europe buoyed investor hopes for a steady global economic recovery. BlackBerry , which jumped 11 percent, provided further support by extending gains it clocked in the previous session, when the smartphone maker said that it was exploring strategic alternatives. Investors also eyed the start of the Canadian bank earnings season later this month, while choppy trading in bullion kept gold-mining stocks volatile. ...



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