The Canadian equity markets showed positive momentum today, with the S&P/TSX 60 index rising by 0.43%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 1.93%, and it has increased by 2.97% over the last 30 days, indicating a robust upward trend.
In terms of sector performance, Kinross Gold Corp. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 4.71%. Conversely, The Bank of Nova Scotia faced challenges, recording a decline of 3.0%. The Mid Cap sector saw First Majestic Silver Corp. leading with a notable return of 10.06%, while Bombardier, Inc. struggled with a loss of 4.28%. Among Small Caps, Cypherpunk Holdings, Inc. stood out with an impressive return of 23.44%, while Tethys Petroleum Ltd. faced significant losses, down 26.04%.

The overall market showed a healthy advance-decline ratio, with 460 stocks advancing compared to 246 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.87x. This positive sentiment was echoed across all market caps, with Mid Cap stocks performing particularly well, showing an advance-decline ratio of 2.19x.