Indices continue to close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Browns Investments, Richard Pieris & Company and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.3 bn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Vidullanka and Hemas Holdings. 

Mixed interest was observed in Browns Investments, Hatton National Bank and Lanka IOC whilst retail interest was noted in Waskaduwa Beach Resort, SMB Leasing and Ceylon Land & Equity. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. 

The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 0.14%. The share price of John Keells Holdings decreased by Rs. 0.20 (0.87%) to close at Rs. 22.90. 

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 0.45%. The share price of Hatton National Bank moved up by Rs. 5.25 (1.50%) to close at Rs. 355.50. 

Browns Investments, Lanka IOC and Singer Sri Lanka were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Browns Investments gained Rs. 0.60 (7.06%) to close at Rs. 9.10. The share price of Lanka IOC recorded a loss of Rs. 2.75 (1.93%) to close at Rs. 139.50. The share price of Singer Sri Lanka appreciated by Rs. 3.20 (10.67%) to close at Rs. 33.20.