Canadian equities closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index advancing 0.66% to set a new all-time record in Toronto.
Gains were broad-based across sectors, led by Financials, Diversified Materials and Information Technology. Advancing stocks outnumbered decliners by 505 to 440, with 83 issues unchanged.
Energy Fuels Inc. led the advance, surging 7.13% to close at C$22.09, while Bank of Nova Scotia added 7.02% to finish at C$128.73, both reaching historic peaks. Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd climbed 6.48% to C$12.98, also setting a new high.
On the downside, Imperial Oil Ltd fell 4.20% to C$181.84, Cenovus Energy Inc declined 3.97% to C$42.80 and Thomson Reuters Corp dropped 3.97% to C$144.24.
The S&P/TSX 60 VIX volatility index decreased 4.30% to 12.90, marking a one-month low.
Commodities showed mixed performance, with gold futures for December delivery rising 0.46% to $4,719.35 per troy ounce. Crude oil futures for October delivery fell 5.13% to $80.65 per barrel, while Brent crude for November delivery declined 5.57% to $85.50 per barrel.
The Canadian dollar traded flat against the U.S. dollar at 0.72, while the U.S. Dollar Index futures increased 0.11% to 98.82. The Canadian dollar also remained steady versus the euro at 0.62.
The session concluded at 17:30 ET on August 25, 2026.
