The S&P 500 index experienced a modest increase of 0.54% today, marking a notable rise of 3.73% over the past five days. However, the index remains down by 0.61% over the last 30 days, indicating a mixed performance in the broader market.
In the large-cap segment, Intel Corporation emerged as the standout performer with a return of 10.19%, while Eli Lilly & Co. lagged behind with a decline of 2.61%. Mid-cap stocks saw Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. leading with an 8.29% gain, contrasted by Anglogold Ashanti Plc, which fell by 3.63%. Among small-cap stocks, CleanSpark, Inc. achieved the highest return at 12.27%, while Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. faced a significant drop of 8.68%.

Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market showed 2,737 stocks advancing compared to 1,645 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.66. Large-cap stocks performed particularly well, with 196 advancing and only 37 declining, yielding a robust ratio of 5.3. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also demonstrated positive trends, with ratios of 2.85 and 1.35, respectively.