The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a modest increase of 0.5% today, continuing a positive trend with a 2.1% rise over the past five days and a notable 5.07% gain over the last month. This upward momentum reflects a generally favorable market environment, with 439 stocks advancing compared to 250 declining, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 1.76.
In the large-cap sector, Celestica, Inc. emerged as the top performer, achieving a return of 3.53%, while Constellation Software, Inc. lagged with a decline of 1.99%. Mid-cap stocks saw Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. leading with a return of 6.26%, contrasting with Magna International, Inc., which fell by 2.03%. The small-cap segment was dominated by Lithium Royalty Corp., boasting an impressive return of 27.29%, while enCore Energy Corp. faced a significant drop of 13.03%.

The advance-decline ratios varied across market caps, with large caps showing a strong 3.33x ratio, mid caps at 3.47x, and small caps at a more modest 1.37x. This data indicates a robust performance in the market, particularly among large and mid-cap stocks.