The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline of 0.04% today, although it has shown a notable increase of 4.14% over the past 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Coca-Cola HBC AG emerged as the top performer with a return of 5.55%, while Associated British Foods Plc struggled, posting a decline of 13.99%.
In the mid-cap category, Softcat Plc led the way with a return of 4.57%, contrasting with Croda International Plc, which saw a decrease of 2.6%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by Cerillion Plc, achieving an impressive return of 13.82%, while PageGroup Plc faced challenges, declining by 6.84%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio stood at 238 advancing stocks against 172 declining stocks, reflecting a ratio of 1.38. In the large-cap space, 33 stocks advanced compared to 24 that declined, maintaining the same ratio. However, mid-cap stocks showed a more balanced performance with 31 advancing and 33 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.94. The small-cap segment was more favorable, with 141 stocks advancing and 76 declining, yielding a robust ratio of 1.86.