The Canadian equity market showed positive momentum today, with the S&P/TSX 60 index rising by 1.24%. Over the past week, the index has gained 2.9%, and it has increased by 3.37% over the last 30 days, indicating a robust upward trend.
In the large-cap segment, Barrick Gold Corp. emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 4.26%. Conversely, BCE, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 2.71%. The mid-cap sector saw CCL Industries, Inc. leading with a notable return of 7.33%, while Lumine Group, Inc. faced a setback with a drop of 4.09%. Among small-cap stocks, Stingray Group, Inc. excelled with a remarkable return of 17.32%, whereas HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. struggled, posting a decline of 11.71%.

Market breadth was favorable, with 473 stocks advancing compared to 207 declining, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 2.29x. Large-cap stocks exhibited even stronger performance, with an impressive ratio of 9.4x, as 47 stocks advanced against just 5 that declined. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also showed positive trends, with ratios of 3.31x and 1.81x, respectively. Overall, today's market performance reflects a strong bullish sentiment across various sectors.