The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.24% today, continuing its upward trend with a 0.52% rise over the past five days and a notable 3.66% gain over the last month. This positive momentum reflects a mixed performance across various market capitalizations.
In the large-cap segment, Anglo American Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.03%, while Diageo Plc lagged behind, recording a decline of 1.79%. Mid-cap stocks saw Johnson Matthey Plc leading with a return of 1.12%, contrasted by Harbour Energy Plc, which fell by 2.6%. The small-cap sector was highlighted by Xaar Plc, achieving a remarkable return of 6.78%, whereas ASA International Group PLC faced a setback with a decline of 3.76%.

Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market showed 175 stocks advancing against 228 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.77. In the large-cap category, 24 stocks advanced while 29 declined, yielding a ratio of 0.83. Mid-cap stocks had 27 advancing and 38 declining, with a ratio of 0.71, while small-cap stocks reported 96 advancing and 125 declining, maintaining a ratio of 0.77.