The S&P/TSX 60 index experienced a notable increase of 1.54%, reflecting a positive trend in the Canadian equity market. Over the past five days, the index has risen by 1.37%, while it has shown a modest gain of 0.26% over the last 30 days. In terms of individual stock performance, Franco-Nevada Corp. emerged as the top performer in the large-cap category, achieving a return of 6.11%. Conversely, Great-West Lifeco, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 2.8%. The mid-cap sector saw IAMGOLD Corp. leading with a robust return of 10.52%, while Topicus.com, Inc. faced a downturn of 2.73%. Among small-cap stocks, Orca Energy Group, Inc. stood out with an impressive return of 28.79%, whereas Artis Real Estate Investment Trust struggled, posting a loss of 8.43%. The overall market showed a strong advance-decline ratio, with 506 stocks advancing compared to 197 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.57x. This positive sentiment was echoed across all market caps, indicating a broad-based rally in Canadian equities.