The S&P 500 index demonstrated a positive trend today, rising by 0.58%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 0.56%, and it has seen a notable increase of 3.98% over the last 30 days, indicating a robust performance in the broader market.
In terms of sector performance, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. emerged as the top performer in the large-cap category, achieving a return of 11.37%. Conversely, Corteva, Inc. lagged behind with a decline of 3.81%. In the mid-cap sector, Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. led with an 8.51% return, while Fair Isaac Corp. faced a downturn of 9.82%. The small-cap segment saw Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. excel with a remarkable return of 19.72%, while SMART Global Holdings, Inc. struggled, posting a loss of 16.02%.

Market breadth was favorable, with 2,801 stocks advancing compared to 1,731 declining, resulting in an advance-decline ratio of 1.62 across all market caps. The small-cap stocks showed the strongest ratio at 1.64, reflecting a healthy appetite for riskier assets.