Crossings boost turnover

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, Melstacorp and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.7 Bn. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. Crossings were witnessed in Ambeon Capital, Access Engineering, Richard Pieris & Company accounting for 64.1% of the turnover. Mixed interest was observed in Dipped Products, Hayleys Fabric and Hayleys whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Renuka Agri Foods and hSenid Business Solutions. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers.
Consumer Durables & Apparel sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (Ambeon Capital) whilst the sector index lost 0.90%. The share price of Ambeon Capital increased by Rs. 0.80 (5.88%) to close at Rs. 14.40.

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (Access Engineering and Hayleys) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.48%. The share price of Access Engineering gained Rs. 0.40 (1.67%) to close at Rs. 24.40. The share price of Hayleys recorded a gain of Rs. 0.25 (0.24%) to close at Rs. 103.75.
Melstacorp and Nations Trust Bank were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Melstacorp moved down by Rs. 1.00 (1.14%) to close at Rs. 87.00. The share price of Nations Trust Bank declined by Rs.1.25 (0.93%) to close at Rs. 133.00.