The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a notable uptick, rising by 1.6% today and showing a 1.83% increase over the past five days. However, it has seen a slight decline of 0.03% over the last 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Kinross Gold Corp. emerged as the top performer with a return of 6.33%, while TELUS Corp. lagged behind with a decline of 3.22%. In the mid-cap category, Magna International, Inc. led the way with an impressive return of 18.94%, contrasting with Colliers International Group, Inc., which fell by 3.42%. The small-cap sector saw Algoma Steel Group, Inc. shine with a return of 12.86%, while Electrovaya, Inc. faced challenges, declining by 11.38%. Overall, the market showed a strong advance-decline ratio, with 542 stocks advancing compared to 155 declining, resulting in a ratio of 3.5x. This positive trend was reflected across all market caps, with large caps at 3.73x, mid caps at 4.67x, and small caps at 4.16x, indicating a robust market performance today.