The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.12% today, contributing to a notable rise of 2.88% over the past 30 days. This upward trend reflects a generally positive sentiment across the market, with a significant advance-decline ratio of 319 stocks advancing compared to 112 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.85x.
In the Large Cap sector, St. James's Place Plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 4.31%, while Admiral Group Plc lagged behind with a decline of 4.61%. The Mid Cap segment saw Computacenter Plc leading with a robust return of 10.07%, whereas Harbour Energy Plc faced a setback with a drop of 7.03%.

Small Cap stocks showcased impressive performance, with Kitwave Group Plc soaring by 32.58%, contrasting sharply with Judges Scientific Plc, which fell by 16.03%.

The advance-decline ratios varied across market caps, with Mid Cap stocks showing the strongest performance at 5.09x, followed by Small Cap at 3.62x, and Large Cap at 1.43x. This data highlights a dynamic market landscape, with a clear distinction in performance across different capitalizations.