SP/TSX fell -0.9% (-220 pts), closed at 24203.2305 points, hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 52 (35%) closed higher. Only 33% of all TSX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 9 sectors closed down, 2 sectors remained unchanged, ranging from -4% to +2.9%. 4 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -0.8%; Basic Materials was up +2.9%, the best performer; Technology was down -4%, the worst performer.
● E-L Financial (ELF) largely retreated -6.4% (-$88.74) after a 3-day winning streak, closed at $1296, the worst % loss in 3 months, crossed below MA20 ($1344.94). The worst performer but with average volume.
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● Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) rose +1.3% (+$0.44), closed at $33.19, rose 3 days in a row, hit a record high. The largest increase in volume.
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● First Quantum Minerals (FM) soared +14.4% (+$2.56), closed at $20.34, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in 28 months, also a 43-day high, crossed above MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($18.2, $18.74, $17.99). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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