The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.49% today, reflecting a slight recovery after a decline of 1.98% over the past month. Over the last five days, the index has shown a positive trend, rising by 0.37%. In the large-cap segment, International Consolidated Airlines Group SA emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.11%, while Informa Plc lagged behind with a decline of 3.29%. Mid-cap stocks saw RS Group Plc leading with a notable return of 6.19%, contrasted by Ocado Group Plc, which fell by 6.3%. Among small-cap stocks, AltynGold Plc stood out with an impressive return of 11.54%, whereas Ceres Power Holdings plc faced a significant drop of 10.63%. The overall market showed a positive advance-decline ratio of 1.19x, with 229 stocks advancing compared to 192 declining. In the large-cap category, the ratio was even stronger at 1.39x, while mid-cap stocks exhibited a robust ratio of 2.0x. Small-cap stocks had a more balanced performance with a ratio of 1.05x. This mixed performance across market caps highlights the ongoing volatility and selective strength within the UK equity market.