Turnover crosses Rs. 6 bn for 6th consecutive day

The ASPI closed i n green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Leasing & Finance, Expolanka Holdings and Cargills with the turnover crossing Rs. 8.5 bn.

A similar behavior was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Cargills Ceylon, Dipped Products and National Development Bank.

Mixed i nterest was observed in Hayleys, LOLC Holdings and CIC Holdings, whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Expolanka Holdings and CIC Holdings nonvoting. Foreign participation in the market remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.

Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Browns Investments), whilst the sector index edged up by 0.08%. The share price of Browns Investments increased by Rs. 0.30 (4.17%) to close at Rs. 7.50.

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hayleys), whilst the sector index decreased by 0.25%.

The share price of Hayleys moved up by Rs. 26.75 (6.28%) to close at Rs. 452.50. Expolanka Holdings, Dipped Products and Cargills were also included amongst the top turnover contributors.

The share price of Expolanka Holdings gained Rs. 2.70 (6.99%) to close at Rs. 41.30.

Furthermore, the share price of Dipped Products recorded a gain of Rs. 20.50 (5.94%) to close at Rs. 365.75, whilst the share price of Cargills appreciated by Rs. 17.25 (8.20%) to close at Rs. 227.50.