SP/TSX fell -0.7% (-138 pts), closed at 19699 points, fell 6 days in a row, hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 61 (41%) closed higher. Only 29% of all TSX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 5 sectors closed up, 7 sectors closed down, ranging from -3.6% to 3.1%. 8 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.8%; Technology was up 3.1%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Basic Materials was down -3.6%, the worst performer.
● Shopify (SHOP) largely rebounded 11.6% (+$47.87) after a 5-day losing streak, closed at $462.28, the best % gain in 2 months. The best performer but with average volume.
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● Manulife Financial (MFC) plunged -10.2% (-$2.49), closed at $21.86, the worst % loss in nearly 26 months, also hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● iA Financial Corporation (IAG) tumbled -9.4% (-$6.2), closed at $59.41, fell 4 days in a row, the worst % loss in more than 25 months, also hit a YTD low.
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● Canadian Tire (CTC) plunged -9.5% (-$38.84), closed at $372.16, the worst % loss in nearly 6 months.
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