The FTSE 100 index has shown positive momentum, rising by 0.35% today and gaining 1.03% over the past five days. Over the last month, the index has increased by 1.1%, indicating a sustained upward trend. In the large-cap segment, Diageo Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.03%, while Melrose Industries Plc lagged behind with a decline of 1.76%. Mid-cap stocks saw WPP Plc leading with a return of 3.36%, contrasted by Harbour Energy Plc, which fell by 2.75%. Among small-cap stocks, MS International Plc excelled with a notable return of 6.29%, whereas Frontier Developments Plc faced a setback with a decline of 4.72%. The overall market displayed a healthy advance-decline ratio, with 217 stocks advancing compared to 157 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.38x. Large-cap stocks performed particularly well, with 43 advancing against just 10 declining, yielding a robust ratio of 4.3x. Mid-cap stocks also showed strength, with 36 advancing and 23 declining, while small-cap stocks had a more balanced performance with 102 advancing and 95 declining.