SP/TSX largely fell -1.9% (-391 pts), closed at 19900 points, the worst % loss in 10 months, also a 23-day low, crossed below MA50 and MA200 (20109 pts, 20120 pts).
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 6 (4%) closed higher, 5 of them rose with a lower volume. Only 20% of all TSX stocks ended higher, the least for more than 1 month.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were down with losses from -1% to -3.2%. 7 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.8%; Consumer Defensive, Real Estate were down -1%, but already the best performers, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Basic Materials was down -3.2%, the worst performer.
● Fortis (FTS) fell -1.2% (-$0.63), closed at $53.56. The largest increase in volume.
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● First Quantum Minerals (FM) plummeted -7.1% (-$2.54), closed at $33.21, the worst % loss in 3 months, also a 23-day low, crossed below MA50 ($33.65). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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