SP/TSX retreated -1.5% (-288 pts), closed at 18326 points, fell -1.4% (-257 pts) for the week.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 20 (13%) closed higher. Only 29% of all TSX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were down with losses from -0.3% to -3.6%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.6%; Consumer Cyclical, Financial were down -0.3%, but already the best performers; Basic Materials was down -3.6%, the worst performer.
● Pet Valu Holdings (PET) largely rose 2.8% (+$0.98), closed at $35.76, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in 2 months, also a 38-day high, rose 4% (+$1.36) for the week. The best performer today with a slight increase in volume.
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● Nutrien (NTR) largely retreated -9.1% (-$10.8), closed at $108.2, the worst % loss in 5 months, also a 47-day low, fell -6% (-$6.89) for the week, fell 2 weeks in a row, crossed below MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($115.59, $117.34, $112.3). The worst performer today with a significant increase in volume.
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● Birchcliff Energy (BIR) largely retreated -7.9% (-$0.93) after a 3-day winning streak, closed at $10.86, rose 2.1% (+$0.22) for the week, rose 3 weeks in a row. The largest increase in volume today.
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