Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
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The Colombo stock market closed marginally up yesterday on mixed investor sentiment.
ASPI closed 0.03% up, gaining 7.45 points to 22,791.07 and the active S&P SL20 closed 0.11% lower, down 7.21 points to 6,276.86.
Market turnover was Rs. 6.61 billion on over 217.1 million shares traded.
First Capital Research said the ASPI inched up amid mixed sentiment while retail buying persisted.
The Colombo Bourse witnessed mixed sentiment during the session but ultimately closed in positive territory, with the ASPI recording a marginal gain of 7 points to end at 22,791.
While HNW activity remained moderate, retail participation continued to be strong. DOCK, SAMP, CFIN, HARI, and HUNT were among the key positive contributors to the index.
Turnover stood relatively low at Rs. 6.6 billion, approximately 12% below the monthly average of Rs. 7.5 billion.
The Capital Goods sector dominated activity, contributing 23% to total turnover, while the Banking and Diversified Financials sectors collectively accounted for 32%.
Meanwhile, foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of Rs. 235.1 million.
NDB Securities said the ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, Sampath Bank and Central Finance Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 6.6 billion.
Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 edged down. High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Lee Hedges, ACL Cables and Seylan Bank.
Mixed interest was observed in CIC Holdings, JAT Holdings and Central Finance Company whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Industrial Asphalts and Hikkaduwa Beach Resort.
Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net sellers. The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to ACL Cables and Colombo Dockyard) whilst the sector index lost 0.27%.
The share price of ACL Cables increased by Rs 4.50 (2.08%) to close at Rs. 220.50. The share price of Colombo Dockyard gained Rs. 27.50 (19.13%) to close at Rs. 171.25.
The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover whilst the sector index increased by 0.12%. Lee Hedges, CIC Holdings and JAT Holdings were also included amongst the top turnover contributors.
The share price of Lee Hedges moved up by Rs. 25.50 (13.71%) to close at Rs. 211.50. The share price of CIC Holdings recorded a gain of 20 Cents (0.59%) to close at Rs. 34.20. The share price of JAT Holdings appreciated by Rs. 1.50 (3.07%) to close at Rs. 50.40.
