The FTSE 100 index has shown a positive trend, rising by 0.85% today and gaining 1.75% over the past five days. Over the last 30 days, the index has increased by 4.53%, reflecting a robust performance in the market. In terms of individual stock performance, BT Group Plc emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 5.67%. Conversely, Antofagasta Plc struggled, recording a decline of 6.23%. The Mid Cap sector saw Entain Plc leading with an impressive return of 10.47%, while Softcat Plc faced challenges, declining by 9.17%. In the Small Cap segment, Ashtead Technology Holdings Plc gained 5.56%, while Next 15 Group Plc fell by 11.16%. The overall market advance-decline ratio indicates a healthy market sentiment, with 249 stocks advancing compared to 187 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.33x. Notably, the Mid Cap stocks exhibited the strongest performance with a ratio of 1.96x, as 45 stocks advanced against 23 that declined.