CSE sets new records as investors turn bullish

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The Colombo stock market yesterday rose to new heights amidst bullish investor sentiment.

The benchmark ASPI gained by 1% or 205 points to close at an all-time high of 17,740 and the active S&P SL20 by 9%. Turnover was Rs. 6.85 billion involving 427 million shares.

First Capital said the market extended its positive momentum from the previous session, closing the day firmly in the green. The market opened on a strong note and experienced some mid-day profit-taking, but rebounded sharply to end at a record high of 17,740, gaining 205 points. Optimism was broad-based, with active participation from both high-net-worth individuals and retail investors.

Daily turnover was 29% higher than the monthly average. The Diversified Financials sector led the day’s activity, accounting for 20% of the turnover, followed by a joint contribution of 34% from the Food, Beverage and Tobacco sector and the Capital Goods sector. Foreign investors remained net sellers, with a net outflow of Rs. 620.3 million.

NDB Securities high net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Sunshine Holdings, Overseas Realty, and Hatton National Bank. Mixed interest was observed in HNB Finance, Hemas Holdings, and Dipped Products, whilst retail interest was noted in Nation Lanka Finance, UB Finance Company, and SMB Leasing.

The Diversified Financials sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to HNB Finance and People’s Leasing & Finance), whilst the sector index gained 1.85%. The share price of HNB Finance gained by Rs. 0.70 to Rs. 7.30. The share price of People’s Leasing & Finance appreciated by Rs. 1.30 to Rs. 20.60.

The Food, Beverage and Tobacco sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Sunshine Holdings), whilst the sector index increased by 1.17%. The share price of Sunshine Holdings increased by Rs. 1.90 to Rs. 26.70.

Hemas Holdings and Dipped Products were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Hemas Holdings moved up by Rs. 1.10 to Rs. 30.10. The share price of Dipped Products recorded a gain of Rs. 0.70 to Rs. 59.90.

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