Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as John Keells Holdings, Sri Lanka Telecom and Trans Asia Hotels with the turnover crossing Rs 745 Mn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was witnessed in John Keells Holdings, Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank, Lion Brewery, and National Development Bank. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers mainly due to foreign selling in John Keells Holdings. Total foreign sales accounted for 46.4% of the turnover.

Diversified sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 0.33%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 1.10 (0.70%) closing at Rs 159.10 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 1,251,170 shares.

Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank, Hatton National Bank and National Development Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 0.23%. The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs 2.00 (0.85%) to close at Rs 236.20. The share price of Hatton National Bank edged down by Rs 0.10 (0.05%) to close at Rs 214.30. The share price of National Development Bank recorded a loss of Rs 0.80 (0.75%) to close at Rs 106.50.

Lion Brewery was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Lion Brewery closed flat at Rs 555.00.