10 August 2022 03:57 am
The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Aitken Spence, Chevron Lubricants and
Energy sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Lanka IOC) whilst the sector index gained 4.89%. The share price of Lanka IOC increased by Rs 7.50 (5.71%) to close at Rs 138.75.
Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Watawala Plantations) whilst the sector index increased by 0.14%. The share price of Watawala Plantations gained Rs 6.80 (8.50%) to close at Rs 86.80.
Expolanka Holdings, John Keells Holdings and Citizens Development Business Finance were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Expolanka Holdings moved down by Rs 7.75 (3.82%) to close at Rs 195.25. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a gain of Rs 0.25 (0.21%) to close at Rs 119.25. The share price of Citizens Development Business Finance appreciated by Rs 5.25 (3%) to close at Rs 180.00.