The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a slight uptick of 0.01% today, continuing its positive momentum with a notable increase of 2.47% over the past 30 days. However, the overall market showed a mixed performance, with 287 stocks advancing compared to 377 declining, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 0.76.
In the large-cap segment, Shopify, Inc. emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 4.9%, while Celestica, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 4.37%. The mid-cap sector saw Bombardier, Inc. leading with a return of 4.41%, whereas B2Gold Corp. faced a setback with a drop of 3.28%.

Small-cap stocks displayed a more favorable trend, with Laurentian Bank of Canada achieving an impressive return of 18.39%, contrasting sharply with Sucro Ltd., which fell by 10.0%.

The advance-decline ratios varied across market caps, with large caps at 0.37, mid caps at 0.29, and small caps at 0.83, indicating a stronger performance among smaller companies. As the market continues to evolve, investors will be keenly watching upcoming earnings reports from major players like the National Bank of Canada and Royal Bank of Canada, both set to declare results soon.