The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.22% today, continuing its upward trend with a notable rise of 2.66% over the past five days. However, the index remains down by 0.1% over the last 30 days, indicating a mixed performance in the longer term. In the large-cap segment, Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc emerged as the top performer, achieving a return of 3.36%, while Experian Plc lagged behind with a decline of 2.04%. The mid-cap sector saw Softcat Plc leading with an impressive return of 12.83%, contrasted by Convatec Group Plc, which fell by 3.24%. Among small-cap stocks, Ceres Power Holdings plc stood out with a remarkable gain of 21.43%, while Filtronic Plc faced a setback with a loss of 6.42%. Overall, the market showed a positive advance-decline ratio, with 256 stocks advancing compared to 147 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.74x. The mid-cap stocks performed particularly well, with a ratio of 2.88x, reflecting strong investor interest in this segment.