The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a slight uptick of 0.01% today, continuing its positive momentum with a notable increase of 2.9% over the past five days and 2.59% over the last month. This upward trend reflects a broader market sentiment, as 378 stocks advanced compared to 269 that declined, resulting in an overall advance-decline ratio of 1.41x.
In the large-cap segment, Celestica, Inc. emerged as the top performer with a return of 0.97%, while Intact Financial Corp. lagged behind with a decline of 0.87%. Mid-cap stocks saw Lumine Group, Inc. leading the pack with a robust return of 4.85%, contrasting with Toromont Industries Ltd., which fell by 1.46%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by Pinetree Capital Ltd., achieving an impressive return of 8.37%, while Verano Holdings Corp. faced a setback with a decline of 4.72%.

The advance-decline ratios varied across market caps, with small caps showing the strongest performance at 1.5x, followed by mid caps at 1.28x and large caps at 1.26x. This data underscores a generally positive market environment, with a majority of stocks advancing across various segments.