Week commences in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Richard Pieris & Company, Lanka IOC and LOLC Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.3 bn. 
Similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Cargills and Hemas Holdings. 
Mixed interest was observed in Lanka IOC, Softlogic Life Insurance and Expolanka Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing nonvoting, Browns Investments and Softlogic Capital. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers. Food & Staples Retailing sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Cargills ) whilst the sector index edged up by 0.02%. The share price of Cargills closed flat at Rs. 235.00. 
Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hemas Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 1.10%. 

The share price of Hemas Holdings recorded a gain of Rs. 2.90 (5.25%) to close at Rs. 58.10. Lanka IOC, Softlogic Life Insurance and Expolanka Holdings were also included among the top turnover contributors. 
The share price of Lanka IOC gained Rs. 8.25 (4.07%) to close at Rs. 210.75. The share price of Softlogic Life Insurance moved down by Rs. 2.80 (3.80%) to close at Rs. 70.90. The share price of Expolanka Holdings declined by Rs. 2.00 (1.09%) to close at Rs. 181.00.