The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a notable decline, down 2.88% overall, with a sharper drop of 3.21% over the past five days. In the last 30 days, the index has decreased by 0.87%, reflecting a challenging market environment. Among large-cap stocks, BCE, Inc. emerged as the top performer, posting a return of 2.41%. Conversely, Kinross Gold Corp. struggled significantly, recording a decline of 13.06%. In the mid-cap segment, Brookfield Renewable Partners LP led with a return of 6.03%, while China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. faced a steep drop of 17.02%. Small-cap stocks saw Frontera Energy Corp. shine with an impressive return of 42.86%, while TRX Gold Corp. lagged behind with a decline of 26.1%. The overall market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging day, with 176 stocks advancing against 544 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.32. Large-cap stocks showed a similar trend, with 13 advancing and 39 declining, while mid-cap and small-cap stocks also reflected a predominance of declines.