ASPI up for 4 sessions straight

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Aitken Spence with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0 bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in CIC Holdings, HNB Finance and Sampath Bank.

 Mixed interest was observed in Browns Investments, Hela Apparel Holdings and Distilleries whilst retail interest was noted in Nation Lanka Finance, Waskaduwa Beach Resort and Softlogic Capital. 

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers. Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Browns Investments and Distilleries) whilst the sector index gained 0.16%. 

The share price of Browns Investments lost Rs. 0.10 (1.27%) to close at Rs. 7.80. The share price of Distilleries appreciated by Rs. 1.10 (2.97%) to close at Rs. 38.10. Materials sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to CIC Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 1.04%. 

The share price of CIC Holdings recorded a gain of Rs. 2.50 (2.16%) to close at Rs.118.00. Sampath Bank and Hela Apparel Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Sampath Bank decreased by Rs. 0.50 (0.45%) to close at Rs 110.00. The share price of Hela Apparel Holdings moved up by Rs. 0.50 (14.71%) to close at. Rs. 3.90.