The FTSE 100 index experienced a positive day, rising by 0.65%, and reflecting a robust performance over the past week with an increase of 1.96%. Over the last 30 days, the index has shown a notable gain of 2.99%. In the large-cap segment, Fresnillo Plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 4.4%, while Bunzl Plc lagged behind with a decline of 2.48%. The mid-cap sector saw Whitbread Plc leading with a return of 6.3%, contrasted by B&M European Value Retail SA, which fell by 2.24%. Among small-cap stocks, Currys Plc stood out with a remarkable return of 7.5%, whereas The Property Franchise Group Plc faced a setback with a decline of 4.38%. The overall market showed a strong advance-decline ratio, with 298 stocks advancing compared to 104 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.87. Large-cap stocks exhibited an even stronger performance, with 47 advancing against 8 declining, yielding a ratio of 5.88. Mid-cap stocks also performed well, with 61 advancing and only 7 declining, resulting in a ratio of 8.71. Small-cap stocks had 154 advancing and 66 declining, leading to a ratio of 2.33.