The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.12% today, continuing its upward trend with a notable rise of 2.36% over the past five days and 5.13% over the last month. This positive momentum reflects a mixed performance across various market capitalizations.
In the large-cap segment, SSE Plc emerged as the standout performer, achieving a return of 16.84%. Conversely, Experian Plc struggled, recording a decline of 4.48%. The mid-cap sector saw Drax Group Plc leading with a return of 6.04%, while Taylor Wimpey Plc faced challenges with a drop of 3.92%. Among small-cap stocks, Volex Plc excelled with a return of 13.29%, whereas London Security Plc lagged behind with a decline of 8.45%.

The overall advance-decline ratio across the market indicated that 196 stocks advanced while 222 declined, resulting in a ratio of 0.88. In the large-cap category, 29 stocks advanced against 25 that declined, yielding a ratio of 1.16. Mid-cap stocks showed a more challenging environment with 26 advancing and 42 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.62. Small-cap stocks also faced headwinds, with 96 advancing and 123 declining, leading to a ratio of 0.78.