The Canadian equity market showed a modest uptick today, with the S&P/TSX 60 index rising by 0.4%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 1.02%, and it has increased by 1.51% over the last month, indicating a positive trend in the market. In terms of sector performance, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. emerged as the top performer among large-cap stocks, delivering a return of 4.06%. Conversely, CGI, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 3.05%. In the mid-cap segment, Hudbay Minerals, Inc. led with a notable return of 6.59%, while Capital Power Corp. faced a setback, dropping by 4.0%. The small-cap sector saw Ero Copper Corp. shine with a robust return of 10.29%, while OrganiGram Holdings, Inc. struggled, falling by 14.44%. The advance-decline ratios across the market reflected a slight imbalance, with 336 stocks advancing and 338 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.99. Large-cap stocks fared better, with 34 advancing against 18 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.89. Mid-cap stocks were evenly matched, while small-cap stocks showed more declines, with 132 advancing and 181 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.73.