The Canadian equity market showed positive momentum today, with the S&P/TSX 60 index rising by 0.55%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 1.93%, and it has increased by 4.05% over the last month, indicating a robust upward trend.
In the large-cap segment, Celestica, Inc. emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 5.12%. Conversely, Shopify, Inc. faced challenges, recording a decline of 1.89%. The mid-cap sector saw West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. leading with a notable return of 6.96%, while Endeavour Mining Plc struggled, posting a loss of 6.58%.

Small-cap stocks were particularly dynamic, with Ag Growth International, Inc. achieving an impressive return of 22.26%. However, The Good Flour Corp. lagged behind, with a decline of 6.92%.

Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market was favorable, with 501 stocks advancing compared to 204 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.46. This positive sentiment was echoed in the mid-cap sector, where 60 stocks advanced against just 7 that declined, yielding a remarkable ratio of 8.57.