The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.61% today, continuing its upward trend with a notable rise of 1.85% over the past five days and 2.93% over the last month. This positive momentum reflects a mixed performance across market capitalizations. In the large-cap segment, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc emerged as the top performer, achieving a return of 2.55%. Conversely, BT Group Plc struggled, recording a decline of 2.69%. The mid-cap sector saw Persimmon Plc leading with a return of 2.47%, while Frasers Group Plc faced challenges, dropping by 4.38%. Small-cap stocks displayed significant volatility, with Tatton Asset Management Plc soaring by 15.28%, while Rathbones Group Plc suffered a steep decline of 17.01%. Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market indicated that 182 stocks advanced compared to 202 that declined, resulting in a ratio of 0.9x. Notably, large-cap stocks showed a healthier ratio of 1.68x, with 32 advancing and 19 declining, while mid-cap stocks fared even better at 2.15x. In contrast, small-cap stocks struggled with a ratio of 0.64x, as 81 advanced and 126 declined.