The FTSE 100 index experienced a positive trading session, rising by 0.92% today. Over the past five days, the index has shown a robust increase of 1.3%, and it is up by 1.02% over the last 30 days, indicating a steady upward trend in the market.
In terms of individual stock performance, Phoenix Group Holdings Plc emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, delivering a return of 3.3%. Conversely, Bunzl Plc faced challenges, recording a decline of 1.98%. The Mid Cap sector saw Serco Group Plc leading with an impressive return of 7.38%, while DCC Plc struggled, posting a loss of 3.55%. In the Small Cap segment, SSP Group Plc gained 5.32%, while Ceres Power Holdings Plc fell by 6.06%.

The overall market showed a favorable advance-decline ratio, with 271 stocks advancing compared to 134 declining, resulting in a ratio of 2.02x. Large Cap stocks performed particularly well, with 45 advancing against 10 declining, reflecting a strong ratio of 4.5x. Mid Cap stocks also fared well, with 49 advancing and 16 declining, yielding a ratio of 3.06x. Small Cap stocks had a more modest performance, with 140 advancing and 81 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.73x.