SP/TSX fell -1.1% (-228 pts), closed at 20564 points, is testing MA20 (20511 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 26 (17%) closed higher. Only 19% of all TSX stocks ended higher, the least for 1 month.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 11 sectors closed down, ranging from -3% to 0.3%. 5 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more negative. The market was down -1.2%; Utilities was up 0.3%, but already the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Healthcare was down -3%, the worst performer.
● Canadian Tire (CTC) largely retreated -6.8% (-$27.38) after a 3-day winning streak, closed at $377.62, crossed below MA20 ($386.95). The worst performer with a slight decrease in volume.
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● Barrick Gold (ABX) fell -2.1% (-$0.55), closed at $25.53, crossed below MA200 ($26.08). The largest increase in volume.
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● Baytex Energy Corp (BTE) largely rose 2.9% (+$0.25), closed at $9, rose 7 days in a row, hit a YTD high. The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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