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Week begins in green



The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Lanka IOC and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 5.9 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Seylan Bank nonvoting, Melstacorp. Mixed interest was observed in Lanka IOC, Hatton National Bank and Alumex whilst retail interest was noted in Hela Apparel Holdings, SMB Leasing and Softlogic Capital. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.

The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 0.63%. The share price of John Keells Holdings decreased by Rs 0.40 (1.70%) to close at Rs 23.10.

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank)

whilst the sector index edged up by 0.05%. The share price of Hatton National Bank moved up by Rs 4.00 (1.16%) to close at Rs 350.25.

Lanka IOC, Alumex and Browns Investments were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Lanka IOC gained Rs 19.25 (15.65%) to close at Rs 142.25. The share price of Alumex recorded a gain of Rs 1.10 (7.43%) to close at Rs 15.90. The share price of Browns Investments declined by Rs 0.10 (1.16%) to close at Rs 8.50.



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