The FTSE 100 index has shown a positive trend, rising by 0.24% today and gaining 0.46% over the past five days. Over the last 30 days, the index has increased by 1.08%, indicating a sustained upward movement. In the large-cap segment, International Consolidated Airlines Group SA emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.88%, while Melrose Industries Plc lagged behind, recording a decline of 5.38%. The mid-cap sector saw Softcat Plc leading with a return of 2.89%, whereas AJ Bell Plc faced a downturn of 2.49%. Among small-cap stocks, Goodwin Plc stood out with an impressive return of 10.33%, while Diaceutics Plc struggled, posting a decline of 9.31%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio reflects a healthy environment, with 227 stocks advancing compared to 154 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.47x. Notably, the mid-cap sector exhibited the strongest performance with a ratio of 2.21x, as 42 stocks advanced against 19 that declined.