The FTSE 100 experienced a decline of 1.16% today, marking a 1.6% drop over the past five days. However, the index has shown resilience with a 2.47% increase over the last 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Intertek Group Plc emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 3.72%, while St. James's Place Plc struggled, recording a loss of 5.99%. In the mid-cap category, DCC Plc stood out with a notable return of 9.29%, contrasting with B&M European Value Retail SA, which faced a decline of 5.75%. The small-cap sector saw Treatt Plc soar with an impressive return of 45.5%, while Warpaint London Plc lagged behind with a loss of 8.27%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 120 stocks advancing against 282 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.43x. The large-cap segment fared worse, with only 8 advancing stocks compared to 48 declining, yielding a ratio of 0.17x. The mid-cap and small-cap segments also reflected a similar trend, highlighting the prevailing market pressures.