The S&P/TSX 60 index has shown positive momentum, rising by 0.4% today and gaining 0.74% over the past five days. Over the last 30 days, the index has increased by 3.45%, reflecting a robust performance in the Canadian market.
In the large-cap segment, Kinross Gold Corp. emerged as the top performer with a return of 4.49%, while TELUS Corp. lagged behind, recording a decline of 3.83%. Mid-cap stocks saw New Gold, Inc. leading with a notable return of 9.09%, whereas Empire Co. Ltd. faced challenges, dropping by 9.19%. The small-cap sector was dominated by Electrovaya, Inc., which surged by 28.49%, while D2L, Inc. struggled with a decline of 9.34%.

The overall market displayed a favorable advance-decline ratio, with 403 stocks advancing compared to 280 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.44x. Large-cap stocks performed particularly well, with an advance-decline ratio of 2.47x, while mid-caps and small-caps reported ratios of 2.09x and 1.15x, respectively. This data indicates a generally positive sentiment across the market, with more stocks gaining than losing ground.