The TSX rose 0.7% to 27,494, marking another weekly gain amid easing trade uncertainty and steady economic fundamentals.
Canada's June job report showed the strongest gains in six months, and inflation remained contained at manageable levels.
While tariff negotiations with the U.S. continue, only non-USMCA goods (about 20% of exports) may face the proposed 35% tariff hike after August 1, and the Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates steady in the near term, with potential cuts later in 2025.
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Here's a summary of the top-performing and underperforming stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) over the past week:
📈 Top Gainers
Symbol | Name | Last Price (CAD) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Valeura Energy Inc | 8.76 | 🟩🟩🟩 +25.14% | |
Calfrac Well Services Ltd | 3.95 | 🟩🟩 +9.12% | |
Newmont Corp | 90.10 | 🟩🟩 +7.56% | |
Tenaz Energy Corp | 19.31 | 🟩🟩 +6.69% | |
Lithium Argentina Ag | 4.42 | 🟩🟩 +6.25% |
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📉 Top Decliners
Symbol | Name | Last Price (CAD) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Hammond Power Solutions Inc Cl A. Sv | 115.57 | 🟥🟥🟥 -17.25% | |
Almonty Industries Inc | 5.39 | 🟥🟥 -10.76% | |
Winpak Ltd | 40.19 | 🟥🟥 -6.60% | |
Teck Resources Ltd Cl B | 45.23 | 🟥🟥 -5.65% | |
Teck Resources Ltd Cl A | 46.53 | 🟥🟥 -5.04% |
Valeura Energy (TSX: VLE) has entered a strategic farm-in agreement with PTTEP to acquire a 40% interest in two large offshore blocks in the Gulf of Thailand, expanding its Thai acreage nearly ninefold to 22,757 km². The blocks already contain 15 oil and gas discoveries, and Valeura plans immediate exploration and seismic activity, aiming to fast-track development tied to existing infrastructure. This partnership marks a major step in Valeura’s Southeast Asia growth strategy, adding low-cost, infrastructure-led opportunities in a resource-rich region.
Hammond Power Solutions (TSX: HPS-A) shares plunged 17.25% to $115.57 on July 25, 2025, marking one of the sharpest single-day drops on the TSX. The company, which designs and manufactures custom power transformers across North America and India, derives most of its revenue from the U.S. and Mexico. No immediate news accompanied the drop, suggesting a potential market reaction to earnings expectations, valuation concerns, or broader sector movement.





