TSX Closer: Index Edges Lower as Healthcare, Telecom Weigh; Energy And Technology Rise

September 25, 2026 - 03:33

The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended Thursday's trading session in negative territory, weighed down by declines in healthcare and telecommunications shares. The pullback came despite gains in the energy and technology sectors, which provided some support to the broader market but were not enough to push the index into positive territory.

Healthcare stocks posted some of the steepest losses of the day, with several major names in the sector finishing well below their opening levels. Telecommunications companies also struggled, as investors appeared cautious about the outlook for the sector amid ongoing competitive pressures and shifting consumer trends.

On the other side, energy stocks moved higher, tracking gains in crude oil prices. Technology shares also advanced, helped by renewed interest in growth-oriented companies. The mixed performance reflects the ongoing tug of war between sectors as investors weigh economic data and corporate earnings against broader concerns about interest rates and global growth.

Trading volume was moderate, and market participants appeared to be in a wait-and-see mode ahead of upcoming economic reports. The Canadian dollar held relatively steady against its U.S. counterpart. Commodity prices were mixed, with gold slightly lower and oil posting modest gains. the session ended with the index giving back some of its recent gains, though the declines remained contained.