The small cap market has been on the rise in the past few days, with the BSE Smallcap index showing a 1.44% increase in the last 5 days. This segment has been the best performer, with Hester Bios leading the pack with a return of 20.00%. However, not all stocks in this segment have seen positive returns, with Bhagiradha Chem. being the worst performer with a return of -7.94%. The advance decline ratio in this small cap market is currently at 0.8x, with 443 stocks advancing and 552 stocks declining. This shows that while there are more stocks advancing, the rate of decline is higher. Investors should take note of the recent upgrades in stock scores for some companies in this small cap market. JM Financial, Hercules Hoists, Triven.Engg.Ind., JK Paper, and Jyothy Labs have all been upgraded from Hold to Buy. This indicates positive sentiment and potential for growth in these stocks. On the technical side, some stocks have also seen a change in their technical call. Innova Captab, Protean eGov, Blue Jet Health, Samhi Hotels, and Keystone Realtor have all changed from None or bullish to mildly bullish. This could be a sign of a potential uptrend in these stocks. Overall, the small cap market is showing signs of growth and potential. Investors should keep an eye on the upgraded stocks and those with a change in technical call for potential investment opportunities. However, it is important to conduct thorough research and analysis before making any investment decisions.