SP/TSX rose 1% (+202 pts), closed at 19457 points, a 29-day high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 127 (85%) closed higher. 81% of all TSX stocks ended higher, the most in 1 month, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector closed down, ranging from -6.2% to 2.9%. 8 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up 1.1%; Consumer Cyclical was up 2.9%, the best performer, reflecting an increasing risk appetite; Healthcare plummeted -6.2%, the worst performer.
● Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) largely rose 4.1% (+$0.34), closed at $8.73, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in nearly 1.5 years, crossed above MA20 ($8.42). The largest increase in volume.
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● Ballard Power Systems (BLDP) jumped 13.8% (+$1.25), closed at $10.32, the best % gain in more than 4 months, also a 57-day high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership (QSP-UN) surged 7.3% (+$4.78), closed at $70.54, the best % gain in more than 20 months, also a 25-day high, crossed above MA50 ($69.34).
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● Methanex (MX) plunged -7.2% (-$3.65), closed at $47.16, the worst % loss in more than 1 month, crossed below MA20 ($48.95). The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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