SP/TSX tanked -3.1% (-633 pts), closed at 20000 points, fell 3 days in a row, the worst % loss in nearly 23 months, also hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 18 (12%) closed higher. Only 12% of all TSX stocks ended higher, the least for more than 1.5 years.
In terms of sectors, 2 sectors closed up, 10 sectors closed down, ranging from -8.5% to 1%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -3.2%; Consumer Defensive was up 1%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Healthcare sank -8.5%, the worst performer.
● Loblaw Companies (L) largely rose 4% (+$4.42) after a 6-day losing streak, closed at $116.18, the best % gain in 2 months, crossed above MA20 and MA50 ($116.06, $112.83). The best performer but with average volume.
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● Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF) fell -1.3% (-$0.3), closed at $22.97, a 55-day low, is testing MA200 ($22.91). The largest increase in volume.
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● Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) tanked -26.3% (-$3.56), closed at $9.97, fell 3 days in a row, hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● Bausch Health Companies (BHC) plunged -18.9% (-$3.91), closed at $16.78, fell 8 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 25 months, also hit a YTD low.
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● Shaw Communications (SJR-B) largely retreated -7.2% (-$2.69), closed at $34.87, the worst % loss in more than 25 months, also hit a YTD low, crossed below MA200 ($37.08).
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