Indices continue to rise

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as LOLC Holdings, Browns Investments and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.1 bn. 
A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Expolanka Holdings, John Keells Holdings and CIC Holdings. 
Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Lanka IOC and LOLC Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, LOLC Finance and Marawila Resorts. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers. Food, Beverage & Tobacco sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Browns Investments) whilst the sector index gained 1.61%. The share price of Browns Investments gained Rs. 0.70 (9.09%) to close at Rs. 8.40. 
Transportation sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Expolanka Holdings) whilst the sector index decreased by 0.12%. The share price of Expolanka Holdings decreased by Rs. 0.25 (0.12%) to close at Rs. 205.75.

John Keells Holdings, Dialog Axiata and Lanka IOC were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of John Keells Holdings moved up by Rs. 3.25 (2.26%) to close at Rs. 146.75. The share price of Dialog Axiata recorded a gain of Rs. 0.20 (2.17%) to close at Rs. 9.40. The share price of Lanka IOC declined by Rs. 0.50 (0.24%) to close at Rs. 208.75.