Tech extends gains in mixed session

Wednesday’s markets saw further gains, led by tech, but trading was more mixed than the day before. The TSX rose 0.3% only on the strength of industrials and tech while materials and healthcare led eight sectors downwards.

Move active were Whitecap Resources, up 0.92%, Baytex -5.58% and CNQ -2.29%. In contrast, Finning International surged 6.62% and CP 3.82%. Commodities continued to slip with gold down US$67 to US$3,182 and WTI crude losing 1.26% to US$62.85.

The U.S. 10-year yield climbed further, up to 4.54% while Bitcoin gave back 1.1% to US$103,450. The major industries were mixed: S&P adding six points, the Nasdaq 0.72% and the Dow -0.21%. Most active were the usual suspects: Nvidia surging another 4.16%, Tesla 4.07%, and Super Micro Computer soaring 15.71%. Healthcare weakened: Moderna -5.77% and AbbVie -5.62%.

🛢 Whitecap Resources (WCP-T) +0.92%

🛢 Baytex Energy Corp (BTE-T) -5.58%

🛢 Canadian Natural Rsrcs (CNQ-T) -2.29%

🚚 Finning Int (FTT-T) +6.62%

🚂 Canadian Pacific Rail (CP-T) +3.82%

🅱 Bitcoin (BTCUSD) (CRYPTO:BTC) -1.1%

💾 NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA-Q) +4.16%

🚗 Tesla Inc (TSLA-Q) +4.07%

💾 Super Micro Computer (SMCI-Q) +15.71%

💉 Moderna (MRNA-Q) -5.77%

💊 AbbVie Inc. (ABBV-N) -5.62%