CSE ends marginally down

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The ASPI ended down 0.01% or 3.17 points at 23,652.51 and the S&P SL20 was down 0.18% or 12 points at 6,599.52.

Turnover was over Rs. 4.8 billion on over 224.2 million shares traded. Foreign investors were net sellers on a net outflow of Rs. 42.7 million.

First Capital Research said the bourse showed a subdued and slightly negative performance during the session, with both indices trading in the red. Despite the early upward momentum both the indices marginally dropped.

Top negative contributors to the ASPI were RICH, CFIN, JKH, RIL and AEL. Share prices of 125 companies declined during the session, while only 106 recorded positive contributions.

HNW participation was limited and retail investors’ participation also remained subdued. Daily turnover stood at LKR 4.8Bn, marking a decrease of 29.8% over the monthly average of Rs. 6.9 billion.

The banking sector led the daily turnover with a share of 30%, followed by the food beverage and tobacco, and capital goods sectors collectively contributing 31%.

Asia Securities Research said banks, food, beverage & tobacco, capital goods and diversified financials led activity, collectively accounting for 69.8% of turnover.

Net foreign buying topped in RAL at Rs. 3.7 million, while net foreign selling topped in JKH at Rs. 24.7 million.

Crossings accounted for 14.1% of turnover, led by COCO.N (Rs. 336 million), COMB.N (Rs. 83.9 million), and DOCK.N (Rs. 67.5 million). Market P/E stood at 11.20 times.