SP/TSX rose +1.1% (+264 pts), closed at 23475 points, hit a record high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 127 (85%) closed higher. 80% of all TSX stocks ended higher, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, 9 sectors closed up, 2 sectors closed down, 1 sector remained unchanged, ranging from -0.4% to +4.4%. only 2 sectors outperformed the market. Boosting by Basic Materials and Utilities, The market was up +1.2%; Basic Materials was up +4.4%, the best performer; Healthcare was down -0.4%, but already the worst performer.
● B2Gold Corp (BTO) soared +12.9% (+$0.48), closed at $4.2, the best % gain in nearly 4 years, also a 39-day high, crossed above MA50 and MA200 ($3.84, $3.73). The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● Strathcona Resources (SCR) largely retreated -3.5% (-$1), closed at $27.79, a 122-day low, crossed below MA200 ($28.57). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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