SP/TSX rose 1.2% (+236 pts), closed at 19693 points, rose 3 days in a row, a 32-day high, rose 3.7% (+710 pts) for the week, rose 2 weeks in a row, rose 4.4% (+832 pts) for the month, crossed above MA50 (19540 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 128 (85%) closed higher. 81% of all TSX stocks ended higher, the most in 1 month, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, 10 sectors closed up, 2 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.5% to 1.8%. 3 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 1.2%; Basic Materials, Energy were up 1.8%, the best performers; Consumer Defensive was down -1.5%, the worst performer.
● First Quantum Minerals (FM) surged 9.8% (+$2.08), closed at $23.4, rose 3 days in a row, rose 17.6% (+$3.51) for the week after a 2-week losing streak, fell -4.2% (-$1.02) for the month, crossed above MA20 ($21.88). The best performer today with a slight increase in volume.
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● Teck Resources (TECK-A) soared 7.3% (+$2.7), closed at $39.7, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 2 months, rose 13.4% (+$4.7) for the week, fell -0.03% (-$0.01) for the month. The largest increase in volume today.
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● Bausch Health Companies (BHC) largely rebounded 7.3% (+$0.4) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $5.9, fell -47.9% (-$5.43) for the week, fell -45.2% (-$4.86) for the month.
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● George Weston (WN) largely retreated -3.7% (-$5.88), closed at $152.84, the worst % loss in 28 months, fell -1.5% (-$2.31) for the week, rose 1.6% (+$2.47) for the month, crossed below MA20 ($154.35). The worst performer today with a slight increase in volume.
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