The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.27% today, although it has seen a slight decline of 0.03% over the past month. In the large-cap segment, RELX Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 6.03%, while Prudential Plc struggled, posting a return of -7.6%. In the mid-cap category, B&M European Value Retail SA led the way with a return of 6.55%, contrasting with Cranswick Plc, which recorded a decline of 1.81%. The small-cap sector saw impressive gains, with Castings PLC achieving a remarkable return of 21.56%, while Ceres Power Holdings plc faced challenges, returning -7.33%. Overall, the market showed a positive advance-decline ratio, with 246 stocks advancing compared to 133 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.85x. Large-cap stocks had a particularly strong showing, with 39 advancing and only 13 declining, yielding a ratio of 3.0x. Mid-cap stocks also performed well, with 48 advancing against 13 declining, resulting in a ratio of 3.69x. Small-cap stocks had 128 advancing and 74 declining, leading to a ratio of 1.73x.