The FTSE 100 index showed a positive trend today, rising by 0.78%, and reflecting a gain of 0.86% over the past five days. However, it remains down by 0.37% over the last month. In the large-cap segment, NatWest Group Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 3.74%, while Intertek Group Plc lagged behind with a decline of 5.71%.
In the mid-cap category, Kingfisher plc led the way with a notable return of 5.98%, contrasting with Beazley Plc, which faced a decline of 9.19%. The small-cap sector saw GB Group Plc achieving an impressive return of 9.51%, while Cerillion Plc struggled with a drop of 10.0%.

Overall, the market displayed a healthy advance-decline ratio, with 288 stocks advancing compared to 134 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.15x. Specifically, large-cap stocks had 43 advancing against 12 declining, yielding a ratio of 3.58x. Mid-cap stocks also performed well, with 55 advancing and 14 declining, resulting in a ratio of 3.93x. Small-cap stocks had 156 advancing and 74 declining, with a ratio of 2.11x.