SP/TSX rose 1.3% (+253 pts), closed at 19184 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 125 (83%) closed higher, 122 of them rose with a lower volume. 66% of all TSX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from 0% to 2.4%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 1.2%; Communication was up 2.4%, the best performer, reflecting an increasing risk appetite; Utilities remained unchanged, but already the worst performer.
● Shaw Communications (SJR-B) spiked 7.8% (+$2.7), closed at $37.34, the best % gain in 15 months, also a 29-day high, crossed above MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($35.47, $36.58, $36.99). The best performer but with average volume.
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● Centerra Gold (CG) fell -2.4% (-$0.22), closed at $9.01, fell 3 days in a row, hit a YTD low. The worst performer with a significant decrease in volume.
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● First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (FCR-UN) rose 2.3% (+$0.33), closed at $14.6. The largest increase in volume.
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