FTSE 100 Dips 0.3% Amid 177 Advancers; Pearson Plc Shines with 2.25% Gain

Oct 16 2025 05:08 PM IST
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The FTSE 100 index dipped 0.3% today, reflecting a slight decline of 0.03% over the past week, but it has risen 1.59% in the last month. Pearson Plc led large-cap gains with a 2.25% return, while BAE Systems Plc fell 2.74%. In the mid-cap sector, WPP Plc rose 3.59%, contrasting with Jet2 Plc's 4.23% decline. Small-cap stocks were notably volatile, with ActiveOps Plc surging 26.47% and Kenmare Resources Plc dropping 7.87%. Overall, the market faced challenges, with more stocks declining than advancing, particularly in the small-cap segment.
The FTSE 100 index experienced a slight decline of 0.3% today, marking a marginal decrease of 0.03% over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a notable increase of 1.59% over the last 30 days.

In the large-cap sector, Pearson Plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 2.25%, while BAE Systems Plc struggled, recording a loss of 2.74%. The mid-cap segment saw WPP Plc leading with a return of 3.59%, contrasted by Jet2 Plc, which faced a decline of 4.23%.

Small-cap stocks showcased significant volatility, with ActiveOps Plc soaring by 26.47%, while Kenmare Resources Plc fell by 7.87%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 177 stocks advancing against 248 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.71x. The large-cap sector had 26 advancing and 29 declining stocks, while mid-caps showed 30 advancing versus 39 declining. Small caps faced the toughest conditions, with 83 advancing and 143 declining, leading to a ratio of 0.58x.

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