The FTSE 100 index has shown a positive trend, rising by 1.15% today and gaining 1.84% over the past five days. Over the last month, the index has increased by 3.92%, indicating a robust performance in the UK equity market. In terms of individual stock performance, InterContinental Hotels Group Plc emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 4.15%. Conversely, BAE Systems Plc struggled, recording a decline of 2.63%. Among Mid Cap stocks, Morgan Sindall Group plc led with a return of 3.45%, while Ocado Group Plc faced challenges, declining by 2.98%. In the Small Cap segment, Gooch & Housego Plc excelled with a notable return of 7.71%, whereas Tracsis Plc saw a significant drop of 8.33%. The overall market displayed a healthy advance-decline ratio, with 277 stocks advancing compared to 161 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.72x. Large Cap stocks showed an even stronger performance, with 47 advancing against just 9 declining, yielding a ratio of 5.22x. Mid Cap stocks also fared well, with 52 advancing and 14 declining, while Small Cap stocks had 143 advancing and 96 declining, reflecting a ratio of 1.49x.