The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.14% today, continuing its upward trend with a gain of 0.35% over the past five days and a notable rise of 3.07% over the last month. In the large-cap segment, Standard Chartered Plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 2.0%, while Halma Plc lagged behind with a decline of 3.63%. In the mid-cap category, Persimmon Plc led the way with a return of 3.76%, contrasting with Entain Plc, which saw a drop of 4.64%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by PZ Cussons Plc, achieving an impressive return of 14.88%, while BOKU, Inc. faced a setback with a decline of 4.17%. Overall, the market showed a positive advance-decline ratio of 186 advancing stocks to 173 declining stocks, translating to a ratio of 1.08x. However, large-cap stocks struggled with 22 advancing and 26 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.85x. Mid-cap stocks fared better with 29 advancing against 26 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.12x, while small-cap stocks had 96 advancing and 99 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.97x.