Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylon Cold Stores, John Keells Holdings and Ceylon Tobacco Company with the turnover crossing Rs 3.1 Bn. A similar behavior was witnessed in the S&P SL20. Crossings were witnessed in John Keells Holdings, DFCC Bank, Lanka Milk Foods and Melstacorp, accounting for 41.2% of the turnover. Mixed interest was observed in Expolanka Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in ACL Cables, Sampath Bank and Tokyo Cement Company. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers mainly due to foreign selling in John Keells Holdings. Total foreign sales accounted for 42.9% of the turnover.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and ACL Cables) whilst the sector index gained 1.56%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 2.00 (1.50%) closing at Rs 135.00 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 8,413,676 shares. The share price of ACL Cables recorded a gain of Rs 1.80 (3.76%) to close at Rs 49.70.

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to DFCC Bank and Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 1.31%. The share price of DFCC Bank moved up by Rs 0.70 (1.04%) to close at Rs 67.70 while the share price of Sampath Bank appreciated by Rs 1.10 (0.90%) to close at Rs 123.30.

Expolanka Holdings was also included amongst the top turnover contributors while, the share price of Expolanka Holdings gained Rs 0.60 (9.52%) to close at Rs 6.90