The Canadian equity markets continued their uptrend, with the
S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 1.9% last week. The decline in bond yields, improvement in commodity prices, and the expectation of improvement in corporate earnings have driven the index higher. Meanwhile, these three Canadian stocks outperformed the broader equity markets last week by rising over 10%. Let’s assess whether the momentum in these three Canadian stocks could continue.
Turquoise Hill Resources
After delivering impressive returns of over 36% in the first four months,
Turquoise Hill Resources (TSX:TRQ)(NYSE:TRQ), a copper and gold mining company, has continued its uptrend, driving its stock price higher by 18.6% last week. Rising copper and gold prices have boosted the company’s stock price higher.