SP/TSX slightly rose 0.2% (+41.1 pts), closed at 20260 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 71 (47%) closed higher. 61% of all TSX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 6 sectors closed up, 5 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -1.3% to 0.9%. 4 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.2%; Basic Materials was up 0.9%, the best performer; Healthcare, Consumer Defensive were down -1.3%, the worst performers.
● First Quantum Minerals (FM) soared 5% (+$1.34), closed at $27.92, crossed above MA20 and MA200 ($27.48, $27.39). The best performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● Champion Iron (CIA) largely fell -3.1% (-$0.21), closed at $6.58. The worst performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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