Indices continue to close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as LOLC Holdings, Ceylon Tobacco Company and Royal Ceramics with the turnover crossing Rs. 648 mn. 

A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Aitken Spence and Hayleys Fabric. 

Mixed interest was observed in Hayleys, Chevron Lubricants and LOLC Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in LOLC Finance, Prime Lands Residencies and Browns Investments. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers. 
Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings, Aitken Spence and Hayleys) whilst the sector index gained 0.60%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs. 1.50 (0.84%) to close at Rs. 179.50. 

The share price of Aitken Spence lost Rs. 3.00 (2.52%) to close at Rs. 116.00. The share price of Hayleys recorded a gain of Rs. 0.20 (0.21%) to close at Rs. 94.20. 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index increased by 0.58%. 

Hayleys Fabric and Chevron Lubricants were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Hayleys Fabric moved up by Rs. 0.90 (1.91%) to close at Rs. 47.90. The share price of Chevron Lubricants closed flat at Rs. 119.00.