The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.55% today, although it remains down by 1.49% over the past 30 days. In the large-cap segment, Haleon Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 2.91%, while Intertek Group Plc lagged behind, recording a decline of 2.25%. In the mid-cap category, Ocado Group Plc led the way with a return of 2.95%, whereas RS Group Plc faced challenges, posting a loss of 3.41%. The small-cap sector saw Ceres Power Holdings plc shine with a notable return of 7.33%, while Close Brothers Group Plc struggled significantly, with a decline of 13.91%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 172 stocks advancing compared to 239 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.72. Large-cap stocks showed a more favorable trend, with 38 advancing against 18 declining, yielding a ratio of 2.11. In contrast, mid-cap stocks had 32 advancing and 34 declining, while small-cap stocks faced a tougher landscape, with 71 advancing and 150 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.47.