ASPI gains for the 10th consecutive day

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, LOLC Holdings and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.4 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Asia Asset Finance, Ambeon Capital and John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Hayleys, Agarapatana Plantations and HNB Finance whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and SMB Leasing nonvoting. Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers.

The Diversified Financials sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Asia Asset Finance) whilst the sector index gained 1.45%. The share price of Asia Asset Finance gained Rs 4.00 (23.53%) to close at Rs 21.00.

The Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hayleys and John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 0.72%. The share price of Hayleys increased by Rs 6.25 (5.73%) to close at Rs 115.25. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a gain of Rs 0.10 (0.48%) to close at Rs 20.80. Ambeon Capital and Beruwala Resorts were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. 

The share price of Ambeon Capital moved up by Rs 3.40 (17.44%) to close at Rs 22.90. The share price of Beruwala Resorts appreciated by Rs 0.10 (2.56%) to close at Rs 4.00.