ASPI reaches highest point for the year

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Vallibel One, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.4 bn. 
A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hemas Holdings, Nations Trust Bank and John Keells Holdings. 

Mixed interest was observed in Expolanka Holdings, Sampath Bank and Lanka IOC whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Amana Bank and Industrial Asphalts. 
Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. 

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Hemas Holdings and John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index gained 2.25%. The share price of Hemas Holdings moved up by Rs. 1.50 (2.27%) to close at Rs. 67.50. The share price of John Keells Holdings appreciated by Rs. 1.00 (0.72%) to close at Rs. 140.00. 
The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank) whilst the sector index increased by 5.76%. The share price of Sampath Bank gained Rs. 2.50 (4.50%) to close at Rs .58.10. 

Expolanka Holdings and Lanka IOC were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Expolanka Holdings decreased by Rs. 17.00 (10.21%) to close at Rs. 149.50. The share price of Lanka IOC recorded a gain of Rs. 6.00 (3.03%) to close at Rs. 204.25.