Canada’s main stock index was in record territory as it topped 30,000 in early trading, helped by strength in energy and base metal stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 57.86 points at 30,016.84. The S&P 500 index was up 3.17 points at 6,696.92, while the Nasdaq composite was down 52.90 points at 22,736.08. The November crude oil contract was up US$1.10 at US$63.38 per barrel. The December gold contract was up US$35.90 at US$3,811