The Canadian stock market traded mostly sideways on Thursday as investors kept an eye on global trade developments and digested the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold rates steady. The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended the largely muted session with a minor gain of 13 points at 26,342.
The modest uptick came as strength in mining and real estate shares helped offset continued weakness in other TSX sectors such as healthcare, utilities, and technology. Mining stocks tracked stronger silver and copper prices, while real estate shares advanced on hopes that stable rates and upbeat Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) readings would support broader economic resilience.
Top TSX Composite movers and active stocks
As silver spot prices jumped to their highest level since February 2012, First Majestic Silver, Fortuna Mining, Ivanhoe Mines, and Endeavour Silver jumped by at least 7.8% each, making them the top-performing TSX stocks for the day.
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