Indices close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melsta corp, Carson Cumberbatch and Dialog Axiata with the turnover crossing Rs 254 Mn.

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional

investor participation was witnessed in Ceylon Cold Stores. Mixed interest was observed in Chevron Lubricants and Aitken

Spence whilst retail interest was noted in Access Engineering.

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers mainly due to foreign selling in Chevron Lubricants.

Diversified sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Aitken Spence) whilst the sector index gained 1.49%. The share price of Aitken Spence closed flat at Rs 40.00.

Beverage, Food and Tobacco sector was the second highest

contributor to the market turnover (due to Ceylon Cold

Stores) whilst the sector index increased by 0.15%. The share

price of Ceylon Cold Stores closed flat at Rs 570.00.

Chevron Lubricants, Access Engineering and Ceylinco

Insurance nonvoting were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Chevron Lubricants gained Rs 0.20 (0.33%) closing at Rs 60.30 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 494,221 shares. The share price of Access Engineering recorded a gain of Rs 0.70 (5.38%) to close at Rs 13.70. The share price of Ceylinco Insurance nonvoting declined by Rs 70.30 (8.08%) to close at Rs 800.00.