SP/TSX rose +0.5% (+134 pts), closed at 24923 points, hit a record high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 59 (39%) closed higher. Despite SP/TSX rising 0.5%, only 32% of all TSX stocks rose with the index.
In terms of sectors, 4 sectors closed up, 8 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.6% to +9.8%. only 2 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.4%; Technology soared +9.8%, the best performer, reflecting a more aggressive market sentiment; Basic Materials was down -1.6%, the worst performer.
● Shopify (SHOP) soared +21.4% (+$26.89), closed at $152.26, rose 6 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 1.5 years, also hit a YTD high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● AtkinsRéalis Group (ATRL) tumbled -6% (-$4.1), closed at $64.4, fell 3 days in a row, the worst % loss in nearly 23 months, crossed below MA20 ($67.29). The worst performer with a significant increase in volume.
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