The FTSE 100 index experienced a slight decline of 0.18% today, marking a 0.28% decrease over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a 1.35% increase over the last 30 days. In the large-cap segment, The Sage Group plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 3.75%, while Associated British Foods Plc lagged with a decline of 3.15%. In the mid-cap category, QinetiQ Group plc led the way with a robust return of 5.63%, contrasting with Howden Joinery Group Plc, which fell by 1.37%. The small-cap sector saw remarkable performance from CMC Markets Plc, soaring by 41.92%, while Kenmare Resources Plc faced a setback with a 7.0% decline. Overall, the market displayed a positive advance-decline ratio, with 273 stocks advancing compared to 119 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.29x. The large-cap stocks had 36 advancing against 17 declining (2.12x ratio), mid-caps showed 39 advancing versus 25 declining (1.56x ratio), and small caps led with 155 advancing and 53 declining, achieving a ratio of 2.92x.