CSE opens week on mixed note

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Colombo stock market began the week yesterday on a mixed note with the ASPI closing flat, up just 0.01% or 2.36 points to 22,321.08 while the active S&P SL20 fell 0.30% to close 18.66 points down at 6,207.37.

Market turnover was Rs. 5.68 billion on more than 507.4 million shares traded. Foreigners were net sellers with a net inflow of Rs. 45.6 million.

First Capital Research said the Colombo Bourse displayed mixed sentiment throughout the day, with the market dipping in the morning before gradually recovering, largely supported by activity in small and mid-cap shares.

The ASPI closed at 22,321, marking a marginal gain of 2 points compared to the previous session. Both retail and HNW participation remained average.

Top positive contributors to the index included DIAL, CTHR, MERC, GREG, and HARI.

Turnover stood at Rs. 5.7 billion, representing a 22% decline from the monthly average of Rs. 7.3 billion.

The Diversified Financials sector led sector-wise turnover contribution with a 31% share, while the Banks and Capital Goods sectors jointly accounted for 26%. Investor interest in penny stocks persisted, continuing a trend observed last Friday. Meanwhile, foreign investors turned net buyers, registering a net inflow of Rs. 45.6 million.