Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Brown & Company, Sri Lanka Telecom and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs 216 Mn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was witnessed in Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank. Mixed interest was observed in John Keells Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Hunas Falls Hotels. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers. Total foreign sales accounted for 66.2% of the turnover.

Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index lost 0.21%. The share price of Commercial Bank decreased by Rs 0.80 (0.70%) to close at Rs 113.20. The share price of Hatton National Bank lost Rs 0.60 (0.29%) to close at Rs 203.40.

Hotels and Travels sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hunas Falls Hotels) whilst the sector index edged up by 0.05%. The share price of Hunas Falls Hotels appreciated by Rs 8.40 (5.68%) to close at Rs 156.40.

Ceylon Tobacco Company and John Keells Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Ceylon Tobacco Company edged down by Rs 0.30 (0.02%) to close at Rs 1,430.00. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a loss of Rs 0.90 (0.58%) to close at Rs 153.10.