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Top Movers on Toronto Stock Exchange Highlight Vibrant Trading Day

Published December 21, 2023

On a bustling trading day, the Toronto Stock Exchange witnessed significant activity, closing at 20,765.73, which marked an increase of 164.92 points. Various companies stood out due to their bustling trade volumes, drawing the attention of investors and analysts alike.

Energy Sector Front-Runners

Leading the energy sector, TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP) saw its shares ascend by 43 cents or 0.82%, ultimately reaching $52.80 with nearly 17.4 million shares changing hands. Also noteworthy was Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE), which experienced a modest rise of three cents or 0.14%, to close at $22.13, backed by the trade of 7.2 million shares.

Financial Sector Highlights

In the financial sphere, Power Corp. of Canada (TSX:POW) showed a slight uptick of seven cents or 0.19%, ending the day at $37.53, with 8.6 million shares traded. Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) also made an impressive gain, climbing $1.38 or 1.66%, to close at $84.74 on the back of 6.9 million shares traded. However, not all financials saw gains, as National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) dropped by $1.19 or 1.19%, to close at $99.08, with 8.2 million shares traded.

Spotlight on Energy Fuels and BlackBerry

A special mention goes to Energy Fuels Inc. (TSX:EFR) from the energy sector, whose shares soared by 76 cents or 8.17%, to reach $10.06, following the announcement of uranium mining production ramp-up in response to favorable market conditions. Conversely, BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB), a key player in the technology sector, witnessed its shares plummet by 74 cents or 13.5%, to conclude at $4.74, post its earnings report and news of upcoming cost-cutting strategies.

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