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The ASPI ended 0.56% higher, up 123.87 points to 22,416.15 and the S&P SL20 closed 0.45% up, gaining 27.82 points to 6,226.64.
Market turnover was Rs. 8.87 billion on more than 293.7 million shares traded. Foreigners were net sellers with a net outflow of Rs. 1.4 billion.
First Capital Research said the Colombo Bourse gained 124 points yesterday to ultimately close at 22,416. Retail participation in small to mid-cap shares was lower compared to previous sessions, while HNW activity was strong in blue-chip counters.
HHL, SAMP, VLL, RICH, and DIMO emerged as the key positive contributors to the index.
Turnover remained robust at Rs. 8.9 billion, marking a 27% increase compared to the monthly average of Rs. 7 billion, primarily driven by a Rs. 1.2 billion crossing on HHL.
The Banking sector led turnover, contributing 28%, while the Capital Goods and Diversified Financials sectors collectively accounted for 40%. Meanwhile, foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of Rs. 1.4 billion.
NDB Securities said the ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hemas Holdings, Sampath Bank and Vidullanka with the turnover crossing Rs. 8.8 billion. A similar behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20.
Crossings were witnessed in Hemas Holdings, DFCC Bank and Hatton National Bank nonvoting accounting for 40.3% of the turnover. Mixed interest was observed in Central Finance Company, Lanka IOC and Dipped Products whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, LVL Energy Fund and UB Finance Company. Furthermore, foreigners closed as net sellers.
The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to DFCC Bank, Hatton National Bank non-voting and Seylan Bank) whilst the sector index gained 0.59%.
The share price of DFCC Bank gained 75 cents (0.48%) to close at Rs. 156. The share price of Hatton National Bank nonvoting recorded a gain of Rs. 4.25 (1.37%) to close at Rs 314.25. The share price of Seylan Bank appreciated by Rs. 3 (2.88%) to close at Rs 107.
Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hemas Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 0.44%. The share price of Hemas Holdings increased by Rs 1 (2.93%) to close at Rs 35.10.
Central Finance Company was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Central Finance Company moved up by Rs. 3.75 (1.27%) to close at Rs. 299.
