The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a notable increase of 0.84% today, reflecting a positive trend over the past week with a rise of 0.71%. Over the last 30 days, the index has surged by 4.57%, indicating a robust performance in the Canadian market.
In the large-cap sector, Celestica, Inc. emerged as the top performer with a return of 9.21%, while Metro, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 1.77%. Mid-cap stocks saw New Gold, Inc. leading with a return of 6.8%, contrasted by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., which fell by 3.84%. The small-cap segment showcased WildBrain Ltd. as a standout performer, achieving a remarkable return of 30.67%, whereas Sierra Madre Gold & Silver Ltd. faced a significant drop of 16.77%.

The overall market showed a healthy advance-decline ratio, with 438 stocks advancing compared to 231 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.9x. In the large-cap category, 34 stocks advanced against 17 that declined, yielding a ratio of 2.0x. Mid-cap stocks had 44 advancing and 23 declining, while small-cap stocks reported 207 advancing and 117 declining, with respective ratios of 1.91x and 1.77x.