SP/TSX rose 0.6% (+139 pts), closed at 21970 points, rose 3 days in a row, hit a YTD high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 89 (59%) closed higher. 56% of all TSX stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, 3 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -1.2% to 2.6%. 3 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 0.6%; Basic Materials was up 2.6%, the best performer; Communication was down -1.2%, the worst performer.
● First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (FCR-UN) fell -1.2% (-$0.19), closed at $15.55, fell 3 days in a row, crossed below MA50 ($15.73). The largest increase in volume.
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● First Quantum Minerals (FM) surged 12.5% (+$1.65), closed at $14.86, the best % gain in 16 months, also hit a YTD high. The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● Teck Resources (TECK-A) jumped 8.5% (+$4.82), closed at $61.7, rose 6 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 4 months, also hit a YTD high.
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● Capstone Copper Corp (CS) soared 7.9% (+$0.59) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $8.09, the best % gain in 16 months, also hit a record high.
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● Cameco (CCO) largely retreated -5.8% (-$3.29), closed at $53.31, hit a YTD low, crossed below MA20 ($55.98). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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