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TSX Up Sharply; Dollarama Shines On Strong Sales, Earnings

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Canadian equities were firmly positive Thursday afternoon, with gains accelerating over the past half hour on hectic buying in consumer discretionary stocks, led by Dollarama. The move points to stronger risk-on flows and sector rotation rather than a fundamental news catalyst. Impact appears limited to near-term market positioning, with no broader macro shock evident.

Analysis

Canadian equities were firmly positive Thursday afternoon, with gains accelerating over the past half hour on hectic buying in consumer discretionary stocks, led by Dollarama. The move points to stronger risk-on flows and sector rotation rather than a fundamental news catalyst. Impact appears limited to near-term market positioning, with no broader macro shock evident.

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mildly positive

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