Net foreign purchases record the highest value for the year

Indices closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank and National Development Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs 3.2 Bn. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Ambeon Capital, John Keells Holdings and Aitken Spence. Mixed interest was observed in Browns Investments, Hemas Holdings and Nations Trust Bank whilst retail interest was noted in LOLC Finance, Marawila Resorts and Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka & Finance. Furthermore,foreigners closed as net buyers.
Consumer Durables & Apparel sector was the top contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index gained 0.26%. The share price of Ambeon Capital decreased by Rs 0.10 (0.69%) to close at Rs 14.30.

Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index decreased by 0.46%. The share price of John Keells Holdings lost Rs 1.25 (0.62%) to close at Rs 202.00. The share price of Hemas Holdings recorded a gain of Rs 0.50 (0.56%) to close at Rs 89.00. The share price of Aitken Spence appreciated by Rs 2.25 (1.71%) to close at Rs 134.00.
Nations Trust Bank was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Nations Trust Bank moved up by Rs 2.75 (2.29%) to close at Rs 122.75.
Central Finance Company declared interim dividends of Rs. 2.00 per share.