The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline of 0.04% today, mirroring its performance over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a 1.5% increase over the last month. In the large-cap segment, Experian Plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 1.3%, while InterContinental Hotels Group Plc lagged with a decline of 1.38%.
In the mid-cap category, B&M European Value Retail SA led the way with a notable return of 3.82%, contrasting with Babcock International Group Plc, which fell by 3.41%. The small-cap sector saw Secure Trust Bank Plc shine with an impressive return of 15.53%, while AltynGold Plc faced challenges, declining by 6.98%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio stood at 260 advancing stocks against 141 declining, reflecting a healthy 1.84x ratio. Notably, the mid-cap stocks showed strength with a 2.47x ratio, while large caps struggled slightly with 26 advancing and 27 declining. Small caps also performed well, with 151 stocks advancing compared to 70 declining, resulting in a 2.16x ratio.