The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a slight decline of 0.13% today, although it has shown a notable increase of 3.41% over the past 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Waste Connections, Inc. emerged as the top performer with a return of 2.27%, while Shopify, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 2.62%.
In the mid-cap category, Empire Co. Ltd. led the way with a return of 3.15%, contrasting with Equinox Gold Corp., which saw a decrease of 4.99%. The small-cap sector showcased significant volatility, with Quipt Home Medical Corp. achieving an impressive return of 29.17%, while Verano Holdings Corp. faced a substantial decline of 22.57%.

Overall market breadth reflected a challenging day, with 283 stocks advancing compared to 394 declining, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 0.72. Large-cap stocks fared better, with 29 advancing against 22 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.32. Mid-cap stocks also showed strength, with 36 advancing and 30 declining, while small-cap stocks struggled, with 130 advancing and 201 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.65.