The FTSE 100 index experienced a decline of 0.9% today, despite a notable increase of 3.05% over the past 30 days. The market's performance was characterized by a significant disparity between advancing and declining stocks, with 118 stocks advancing compared to 310 that declined, resulting in an overall advance-decline ratio of 0.38. In the Large Cap segment, the London Stock Exchange Group plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 5.8%, while Glencore Plc struggled, recording a decline of 7.03%. Mid Cap stocks saw Croda International Plc leading with a return of 1.54%, whereas Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc faced a downturn of 4.9%. The Small Cap sector was led by Midwich Group Plc, which achieved a return of 5.97%, while Sylvania Platinum Ltd. lagged with a decline of 7.52%. The advance-decline ratios further highlighted the challenges faced by Mid Cap stocks, with only 11 advancing against 57 declining, yielding a ratio of 0.19. In contrast, Small Cap stocks had 64 advancing and 167 declining, maintaining a ratio of 0.38. Overall, the market reflects a cautious sentiment as investors navigate through mixed performance across different capitalizations.