Week commences in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Lanka IOC, Vallibel One and CIC Holdingswith the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0 bn. 
A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Kahawatte Plantations and CIC Holdings (voting and nonvoting). 
Mixed interest was observed in John Keells Holdings, Lanka IOC and Expolanka Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Industrial Asphalts, Browns Investments and LOLC Finance. 

Furthermore, foreigners closed as net buyers. Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index lost 1.50%. 
The share price of John Keells Holdings closed flat at Rs. 129.00. Energy sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Lanka IOC) whilst the sector index decreased by 7.19%. The share price of Lanka IOC lost Rs. 15.00 (7.82%) to close at Rs. 176.75. 

Expolanka Holdings, CIC Holdings nonvoting and Kahawatte Plantations were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Expolanka Holdings closed flat at Rs. 148.75. The share price of CIC Holdings nonvoting recorded a loss of Rs. 7.20 (10.03%) to close at Rs. 64.60. The share price of Kahawatte Plantations appreciated by Rs. 2.20 (6.88%) to close at Rs. 34.20.