Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Lanka Orix Leasing Company, Distilleries and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs 350 Mn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was witnessed in John Keells Holdings, Hatton National Bank and Dialog Axiata. Mixed interest was observed in Sampath Bank, Teejay Lanka and Chevron Lubricants. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers mainly due to foreign selling in Hatton National Bank. Total foreign sales accounted for 63.6% of the turnover.

During the week, the ASPI and the S&P SL20 gained 0.37% and 0.29% respectively whilst recording an average daily turnover of Rs 406 Mn.

Diversified sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 0.99%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 1.30 (0.98%) to close at Rs 133.90.

Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 1.12%. The share price of Hatton National Bank gained Rs 2.00 (0.98%) closing at Rs 207.00 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 201,005 shares. The share price of Sampath Bank recorded a gain of Rs 2.60 (1.09%) to close at Rs 240.60.

Dialog Axiata and Teejay Lanka were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata closed flat at Rs 11.90. The share price of Teejay Lanka appreciated by Rs 0.30 (1.03%) to close at Rs 29.40.