CSE rebounds with net foreign inflow

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The Colombo stock market bounced back yesterday thanks to improved investor sentiment, whilst foreign investors turned net buyers.

The benchmark ASPI was up 0.67% or 143.89 points at 21,547.17 and the active S&P SL20 gained 0.54% or 32.26 points to 6,000.68.

Turnover was Rs. 2.16 billion involving 73.03 million shares. Foreign investors turned into net buyers, posting a net inflow of Rs. 22.6 million.

First Capital said investor sentiment improved during the session as renewed buying interest in selected blue-chip counters helped the market recover from the losses recorded in recent sessions.

HNW participation remained high, while retail participation remained at average levels. The positive contributors to the ASPI were DIAL, BREW, SAMP, LOLC, and MELS.

The capital goods sector led the daily turnover with a share of 37%, followed by the food beverage and tobacco, and consumer durables and apparel sectors collectively contributing 31%.

NDB Securities said crossings were witnessed in Hayleys, Abans Electricals and Ceylon Cold Stores, accounting for 46.2% of the turnover. Mixed interest was observed in Dialog Axiata, Renuka Agri Foods and John Keells Holdings whilst retail interest was noted in Citrus Leisure, ACME Printing & Packaging and Browns Investments.

The capital goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover due to Hayleys and John Keells Holdings), whilst the sector index gained 0.53%. The share price of Hayleys increased by 75 cents to close at Rs. 226.50. The share price of John Keells Holdings moved down by 10 cents to close at Rs. 19.70.

The food, beverage and tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover due to Ceylon Cold Stores, whilst the sector index increased by 1.42%. The share price of Ceylon Cold Stores recorded a gain of Rs. 1.25 to close at Rs. 136.25.

Abans Electricals and Dialog Axiata were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Abans Electricals gained Rs. 15 to close at Rs. 1,145. The share price of Dialog Axiata appreciated by Rs. 2.80 to close at Rs. 44.