Bird Construction Inc BDT.TO: CIBC initiates coverage with "outperform" rating Canadian Tire Corp Ltd CTCa.TO: RBC raises target price to C$173 from C$168 Absolute Software Corp ABT.TO: National Bank of Canada raises target to C$18 from C$17 COMMODITIES AT 7:00 a.m. Oct 27 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index futures inched lower on Tuesday, as weakness in bullion weighed by a buoyant dollar and lack of progress on a U.S. stimulus package offset firmer oil prices. Bullion, considered a hedge against inflation and currency debasement, has risen 25% this year, supported by massive government and central bank stimulus worldwide.