Crossings boost turnover

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Sampath Bank and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs. 11.1 bn.
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged up. Crossings were witnessed in John Keells Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Hemas Holdings accounting for 60.0% of the turnover. 
Mixed interest was observed in Commercial Bank, Colombo Dockyard and Teejay Lanka whilst retail interest was noted in Luminex, UB Finance Company and Ceylon Land & Equity. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and Hemas Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 0.37%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 0.30 (1.34%) to close at Rs. 22.70. The share price of Hemas Holdings recorded a gain of Rs. 0.10 (0.29%) to close at Rs. 34.60. 
The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank and Commercial Bank) whilst the sector index edged up by 0.08%. The share price of Hatton National Bank lost Rs. 2.50 (0.59%) to close at Rs. 422.25. 
The share price of Commercial Bank closed flat at Rs. 224.50. Ceylon Land & Equity was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Ceylon Land & Equity appreciated by Rs. 4.00 (24.10%) to close at Rs. 20.60.