The FTSE 100 index has shown a positive trend, rising by 1.23% today and gaining 2.3% over the past five days. Over the last 30 days, the index has increased by 4.41%, reflecting a robust performance in the UK equity market. In the large-cap sector, Antofagasta Plc emerged as the standout performer with a return of 10.59%, while BT Group Plc lagged behind with a decline of 2.45%. Mid-cap stocks also displayed varied results, with Inchcape Plc achieving a return of 5.02%, contrasting with The UNITE Group Plc, which fell by 2.86%. Among small-cap stocks, Pan African Resources Plc led with a return of 9.88%, while Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd. faced a significant drop of 6.7%. The overall market's advance-decline ratio indicates a healthy environment, with 283 stocks advancing compared to 142 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.99x. In the large-cap category, 40 stocks advanced against 16 that declined, yielding a ratio of 2.5x. Mid-cap stocks showed 44 advancing versus 23 declining, while small-cap stocks had 152 advancing and 78 declining, with respective ratios of 1.91x and 1.95x. This data underscores a generally favorable sentiment in the market.