The FTSE 100 index experienced a positive trading session, rising by 0.54% today. Over the past five days, the index has shown a robust increase of 1.48%, and it has gained 1.78% over the last month, indicating a sustained upward trend in the market.
In terms of individual stock performance, Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, delivering a return of 3.85%. Conversely, Wise Plc struggled, posting a decline of 4.08%. The Mid Cap sector saw AJ Bell Plc leading with a return of 4.44%, while Entain Plc faced a setback with a drop of 3.53%. Among Small Caps, Serica Energy Plc stood out with an impressive return of 14.63%, while ASOS Plc lagged behind with a decline of 4.78%.

The overall market showed a favorable advance-decline ratio, with 312 stocks advancing compared to 118 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.64. Large Cap stocks performed particularly well, with 47 advancing against just 8 declining, yielding a ratio of 5.88. Mid Cap stocks also fared well, with 58 advancing and 11 declining, while Small Caps had 166 advancing and 66 declining, reflecting a healthy market sentiment.