The FTSE 100 index has shown positive momentum, rising by 0.7% today and achieving a notable increase of 3.11% over the past five days. Over the last 30 days, the index has surged by 4.27%, indicating a strong upward trend in the market.
In the large-cap segment, NatWest Group Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 4.91%, while Diageo Plc lagged behind, recording a decline of 0.82%. The mid-cap sector saw Harbour Energy Plc leading with a return of 2.6%, whereas Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc faced a slight downturn of 0.96%.

Among small-cap stocks, Capricorn Energy Plc stood out with an impressive return of 11.32%, while Alumasc Group Plc struggled, posting a significant decline of 14.1%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio reflects a healthy environment, with 286 stocks advancing compared to 134 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.13x. This positive sentiment is echoed in the large-cap sector, where 44 stocks advanced against 11 declines, yielding a ratio of 4.0x. The mid-cap and small-cap segments also demonstrated strength, with ratios of 6.56x and 1.9x, respectively.