The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a decline of 1.01% today, marking a 1.26% drop over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a 1.18% increase over the last 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Celestica, Inc. emerged as the top performer with a return of 2.38%, while National Bank of Canada faced challenges, recording a decline of 2.75%. In the mid-cap category, Empire Co. Ltd. led the way with a return of 3.7%, contrasting with Lumine Group, Inc., which saw a decrease of 3.9%. The small-cap sector showcased notable volatility, with Keel Infrastructure Corp. achieving a remarkable return of 10.51%, while Bridgemarq Real Estate Services, Inc. struggled, posting a significant loss of 11.27%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 249 stocks advancing against 328 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.76x. The large-cap segment was particularly weak, with only 10 advancing stocks compared to 38 declining. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks fared slightly better, but still reflected a predominance of declines.