The FTSE 100 index experienced a modest increase of 0.19% today, although it has seen a slight decline of 0.04% over the past month. In the large-cap segment, 3i Group Plc emerged as the top performer with a return of 5.14%, while Diageo Plc lagged behind with a decline of 3.89%.
In the mid-cap sector, Ocado Group Plc led the way with a notable return of 6.94%, contrasting with AJ Bell Plc, which faced a downturn of 7.65%. The small-cap category saw ASA International Group PLC shine with an impressive return of 15.43%, while Trustpilot Group Plc struggled significantly, recording a decline of 31.89%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio stood at 252 advancing stocks against 163 declining ones, reflecting a healthy 1.55x ratio. The large-cap stocks had 31 advancing and 23 declining, resulting in a 1.35x ratio. Mid-cap stocks showed a stronger performance with 51 advancing and 16 declining, yielding a 3.19x ratio. Small-cap stocks had 132 advancing and 92 declining, resulting in a 1.43x ratio. This data highlights a mixed but generally positive sentiment across various market segments.