FTSE 100 Drops 1.27% Amid Bearish Sentiment; Imperial Brands Shines with 2.41% Gain

Nov 19 2025 03:21 PM IST
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The FTSE 100 index fell by 1.27% today and has dropped 2.6% over the past week, despite a 2.11% increase in the last month, highlighting mixed market performance. Imperial Brands Plc led large-cap gains with a 2.41% return, while Melrose Industries Plc declined by 3.9%. In mid-caps, Intermediate Capital Group Plc rose 4.45%, contrasting with Ocado Group Plc's 17.4% drop. Small-cap YouGov Plc surged 11.72%, while Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc fell 14.99%. Overall, a challenging market environment is evident, with a significant number of stocks declining compared to those advancing.
The FTSE 100 index experienced a decline of 1.27% today, marking a 2.6% drop over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a 2.11% increase over the last 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Imperial Brands Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 2.41%, while Melrose Industries Plc struggled, posting a loss of 3.9%.

In the mid-cap category, Intermediate Capital Group Plc led the way with a notable return of 4.45%. Conversely, Ocado Group Plc faced significant challenges, recording a steep decline of 17.4%. The small-cap sector saw YouGov Plc shine with an impressive return of 11.72%, while Crest Nicholson Holdings Plc lagged behind with a loss of 14.99%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio reflects a challenging environment, with 72 stocks advancing against 358 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.2x. This trend is echoed across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks, indicating a broader market struggle.

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