The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.13% today, marking a notable rise of 1.2% over the past 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Diageo Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.76%, while Melrose Industries Plc lagged behind, recording a decline of 6.1%.
In the mid-cap category, Persimmon Plc led the way with a return of 4.74%, contrasting with Harbour Energy Plc, which saw a decrease of 5.63%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by Hammerson Plc, achieving a return of 7.14%, whereas Ceres Power Holdings plc faced significant challenges, dropping 15.16%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio stood at 198 advancing stocks against 227 declining stocks, resulting in a ratio of 0.87x. Notably, large-cap stocks showed a slight edge with 28 advancing and 27 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.04x. Mid-cap stocks performed well with 42 advancing versus 24 declining, resulting in a robust ratio of 1.75x. However, small-cap stocks struggled, with 101 advancing and 129 declining, leading to a ratio of 0.78x.