S&P/TSX 60 Index Shows Slight Gain, Top Gainers and Losers Revealed
The stock market is showing mixed results today, with the S&P/TSX 60 index rising by 0.04%. The advance decline ratio across the index is at 1.03x, with 769 advances and 750 declines. This indicates a slightly positive sentiment among investors.
The top gainers in the S&P/TSX 60 index include Denarius Metals Corp., Goldgroup Mining, Inc., and Hemlo Explorers, Inc., all showing an increase of inf%. On the other hand, the top losers are Mednow, Inc. with a decline of -63.64%, followed by Ross River Minerals, Inc. with -55.56%, and AMPD Ventures, Inc. with -50.00%.
The S&P/TSX 60 index is currently trading at 1,518.16, with a gain of 0.60 points or 0.04%. Out of the 1 sectors advancing today, the S&P/TSX 60 sector is leading with a gain of 0.04%. This indicates that the market is being driven by the performance of this sector.
In terms of large cap companies, SNC-Lavalin Group, Inc. is the top gainer with an increase of 7.22%, followed by Primo Water Corp. with 5.77%, and Pollard Banknote Ltd. with 8.86%. On the other hand, Lundin Mining Corp. is the top loser among large cap companies with a decline of -4.20%.
Among mid cap companies, Immutable Holdings, Inc. is the top loser with a decline of -17.50%, while Ballard Power Systems, Inc. is the top loser among small cap companies with a decline of -7.80%.
Overall, the market is showing mixed results today, with the S&P/TSX 60 index and the S&P/TSX 60 sector leading the gains. Investors should keep an eye on the performance of these sectors and companies to make informed decisions.