Indices continue to close on a mixed note

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, Ceylon Grain Elevators and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.2 bn. 

Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in red. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in DFCC Bank, Laugfs Gas and Royal Ceramics. 

Mixed interest was observed in Overseas Realty, Ambeon Capital and LOLC Finance whilst retail interest was noted in Industrial Asphalts, SMB Leasing nonvoting and SMB Leasing. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers. 

The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to DFCC Bank) whilst the sector index lost 0.26%. The share price of DFCC Bank lost Rs. 0.50 (0.30%) to close at Rs. 163.50. 

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Royal Ceramics and Colombo Dockyard) whilst the sector index increased by 0.25%. The share price of Royal Ceramics moved up by Rs. 0.60 (1.29%) to close at Rs. 47.10. The share price of Colombo Dockyard appreciated by Rs. 12.25 (7.15%) to close at Rs. 183.50. 

Laugfs Gas and Dipped Products were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Laugfs Gas increased by Rs. 4.80 (8.57%) to close at Rs. 60.80. The share price of Dipped Products recorded a gain of Rs. 2.30 (3.41%) to close at Rs. 69.80.