The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.1% today, contributing to a notable rise of 1.83% over the past 30 days. Among large-cap stocks, Next Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 2.02%, while Anglo American Plc lagged behind with a decline of 2.8%.
In the mid-cap sector, easyJet Plc led the way with an impressive return of 8.02%, contrasting with TBC Bank Group Plc, which saw a decrease of 6.43%. The small-cap segment showcased MITIE Group Plc as the standout performer, achieving a remarkable return of 14.1%, while YouGov Plc faced challenges, recording a decline of 10.59%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 169 stocks advancing against 262 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.65x. In the large-cap category, the ratio was more favorable at 1.22x, with 28 advancing stocks compared to 23 declining. However, mid-cap and small-cap stocks struggled, with ratios of 0.78x and 0.53x, respectively, highlighting the mixed performance across different market segments.