The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.14% today, although it remains down by 1.34% over the past month. In the large-cap segment, HSBC Holdings Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.2%, while Wise Plc lagged behind with a decline of 2.81%. In the mid-cap category, Ocado Group Plc stood out with an impressive return of 20.67%, contrasting sharply with Morgan Sindall Group plc, which saw a decrease of 3.72%. The small-cap sector also showcased mixed results, with Kistos Holdings Plc gaining 5.71%, while Kainos Group Plc faced a significant drop of 7.73%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 169 stocks advancing against 250 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.68. The large-cap segment showed a more pronounced struggle, with 20 advancing and 35 declining, yielding a ratio of 0.57. Mid-cap stocks also faced pressure, with 23 advancing and 42 declining (0.55 ratio), while small-cap stocks had 99 advancing versus 132 declining, reflecting a ratio of 0.75.