Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as HNB Finance Limited, Dialog Axiata and LOLC Development Finance with the turnover crossing Rs 2.1 Bn. A similar behavior was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Access Engineering, Kelani Tyres and DFCC Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Lanka IOC, Tokyo Cement Company non voting, whilst retail interest was noted in Panasian Power and Browns Investments. Foreign participation in the market remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Access Engineering), whilst the sector index gained 0.30%. The share price of Access Engineering gained Rs 1.10 (4.68%) to close at Rs 24.60. The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to DFCC Bank), whilst the sector index decreased by 0.45%. The share price of DFCC Bank decreased by Rs 1.20 (1.68%) to close at Rs 70.10. Kelani Tyres, Lanka IOC and Tokyo Cement Company non voting were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Kelani Tyres moved up by Rs 1.40 (1.75%) to close at Rs 81.20, while the share price of Lanka IOC recorded a gain of Rs 0.90 (3.56%) to close at Rs 26.20. Furthermore, the share price of Tokyo Cement Company non voting appreciated by Rs 0.40 (0.91%) to close at Rs 44.20.