Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, LOLC Holdings and Teejay Lanka with the turnover crossing Rs 491 Mn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Nations Trust Bank , Teejay Lanka and Sampath Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Chevron Lubricants, Access Engineering and Commercial Bank.

Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers mainly due to foreign selling in John Keells Holdings and Chevron Lubricants.

Total foreign sales accounted for 41.3%of the turnover. Diversified sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John

Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index edged down by 0.02%. The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs 157.00 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 684,245 shares.

Manufacturing sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Chevron Lubricants and Teejay Lanka) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.14%. The share price of Chevron Lubricants lost Rs 1.10 (1.61%) closing at Rs 67.40 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 869,700 shares. The share price of Teejay Lanka recorded a gain of Rs 0.80 (2.01%) to close at Rs 40.60. Nations Trust Bank and Sampath Bank were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Nations Trust Bank closed flat at Rs 80.00. The share price of Sampath Bank declined by Rs 0.30 (0.18%) to close at Rs 168.60. Furthermore, The Lanka Hospitals Corporation and Commercial Bank announced their interim dividends of Rs 0.75 and Rs 1.50 per share respectively.