Indices close on a mixed note

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Sampath Bank and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.6 Bn.
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Lee Hedges, ACL Cables and Seylan Bank. Mixed interest was observed in CIC Holdings, JAT Holdings and Central Finance Company whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Industrial Asphalts and Hikkaduwa Beach Resort. 
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 ACL Cables and Colombo Dockyard) whilst the sector index lost 0.27%. The share price of ACL Cables increased by Rs 4.50 (2.08%) to close at Rs 220.50. The share price of Colombo Dockyard gained Rs 27.50 (19.13%) to close at Rs 171.25.
The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index increased by 0.12%.
Lee Hedges, CIC Holdings and Jat Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Lee Hedges moved up by Rs 25.50 (13.71%) to close at Rs 211.50. The share price of CIC Holdings recorded a gain of Rs 0.20 (0.59%) to close at Rs 34.20.
The share price of Jat Holdings appreciated by Rs 1.50 (3.07%) to close at Rs 50.40.