SP/TSX fell -0.6% (-129 pts), closed at 20629 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 44 (29%) closed higher. Only 30% of all TSX stocks ended higher, the least for more than 1 month.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 10 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.2% to 0.2%. 4 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.6%; Consumer Defensive was up 0.2%, but already the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Technology, Real Estate were down -1.2%, the worst performers.
● Newcrest Mining (NCM) largely rebounded 14.3% (+$2.88), closed at $22.99, hit a YTD high, crossed above MA20 ($21.45). The best performer with the largest increase in volume.
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● First Quantum Minerals (FM) sank -8.1% (-$2.25), closed at $25.65, fell 4 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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