The FTSE 100 index experienced a slight decline of 0.19% today, although it has shown a positive trend over the past month, rising by 2.03%. In the large-cap segment, Diageo Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 5.58%, while RELX Plc lagged behind with a decline of 4.13%. In the mid-cap category, WPP Plc stood out with an impressive return of 28.62%, contrasting with TP ICAP Group Plc, which saw a drop of 7.94%. The small-cap sector also showcased strong performance, with Harworth Group Plc gaining 23.96%, while TruFin Plc faced significant challenges, declining by 28.57%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a healthy balance, with 183 stocks advancing compared to 171 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.07x. However, the large-cap segment struggled, with only 21 advancing against 29 declining, yielding a ratio of 0.72x. Mid-cap stocks also faced challenges, with 27 advancing and 30 declining, while small-cap stocks fared better with 99 advancing and 93 declining, achieving a ratio of 1.06x.