Canada's main stock index extended its record-setting run on Tuesday, led by gains for energy and metal mining shares, as major commodity importer China unveiled stimulus measures to boost its economy.

The S&P 500 and Dow ended at record highs today, shrugging off weak consumer confidence data, as mining stocks surged following China’s announcement of a sweeping stimulus package.

The S&P 500 and Dow ended at record highs on Tuesday, shrugging off weak consumer confidence data, as mining stocks surged following China's announcement of a sweeping stimulus package. The indexes initially trimmed gains after a report from the Conference Board revealed an unexpected decline in US consumer confidence in September,