Nov 5 Reuters Canada39;s main stock index edged higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in technology and financial shares, while cautious investors sought indicators for the U.S. presidential election39;s outcome.

The SPTSX composite index was up 37.52 points, or 0.15, at 24,293.58.

Voters rushed to the polls to choose between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris in a tightly contested election that could have a potential impact on the global economy.

Though it could take days to declare the winner, majority of the focus will be on key battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Wisconsin and Nevada.

Wall Street futures rose on Tuesday, with benchmark SP 500 index adding 0.7.

The United States is Canada39;s biggest trading partner and largest purchaser of its energy products, making it a closely monitored event for Canadian investors.

Among sectors, Canada39;s financials sector, which has the biggest weighting on the index, added 0.53.

The technology sector advanced 0.57, buoyed by Coveo Solutions after it reported secondquarter results and annual forecast.

In contrast, real estate shares fell 1, dragged by Colliers International after it missed thirdquarter profit estimates.

The consumer discretionary sector was 0.8 lower as Restaurant Brands shares fell after the Burger Kingparent missed estimates for thirdquarter results.

Right now, the markets are in wait and see mode,39; said Colin Cieszynski, chief market…