Canadian equities moved sideways on Monday, with investors balancing mixed corporate results and trade concerns ahead of the U.S. consumer confidence report. The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the volatile session at 25,151 without any notable change from its previous closing.
As spot gold prices inched up to hit a fresh record high yesterday, shares of gold miners saw renewed buying interest. However, declines in other key sectors like healthcare, energy, and industrials kept the broader market in check, preventing the TSX from gaining traction.
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Shares of iA Financial (TSX:IAG) climbed by 4.6% to $132.91 per share, making it one of the top-performing TSX stocks for the day. These gains came after the Quebec City-based insurance and wealth management firm unveiled new market guidance at its 2025 investor event.
iA Financial’s new guidance highlighted its growth strategy in Canada and the…


