The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.58% today, marking a 0.9% rise over the past five days. However, it remains down by 2.43% over the last month, indicating a mixed performance in the broader market. In terms of individual stock performance, Antofagasta Plc led the large-cap sector with a notable return of 8.73%, while RELX Plc lagged behind with a decline of 4.97%. Among mid-cap stocks, Renishaw Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.15%, whereas Jet2 Plc faced a downturn of 2.84%. The small-cap sector saw Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc excel with a remarkable return of 13.22%, while Vistry Group Plc struggled, posting a decline of 12.34%. The overall advance-decline ratio across the market showed 215 stocks advancing compared to 187 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.15. In the large-cap segment, 30 stocks advanced against 26 that declined, while mid-cap stocks had a stronger performance with 39 advancing and 26 declining, yielding a ratio of 1.5. Small-cap stocks also showed positive momentum with 115 advancing and 102 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.13.