* Leading the index were Crescent Point Energy Corp , up 11.8%, Seven Generations Energy Ltd? , up 9.4%, and Baytex Energy Corp? , higher by 9.1%.

* Lagging shares were Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund, down 10.5%, CI Financial Corp?, down 10.3%, and Mullen Group Ltd?, lower by 9.3%.

* On the TSX 54 issues rose and 175 fell as a 0.3-to-1 ratio favored decliners. There were no and 4 new lows, with total volume of 354.9 million shares.

* The most heavily traded shares by volume were Cenovus Energy Inc , Crescent Point Energy Corp  and Bombardier Inc.

* The TSX's energy group  fell 1.24 points, or 1.9%, while the financials sector slipped 4.96 points, or 2.1%.

* West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 14.53%, or $3.68, to $29 a barrel. Brent crude  rose 15.87%, or $4.75, to $34.69 [O/R]

* The TSX is off 24.2% for the year.