CSE starts fresh week with mixed sentiments

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The Colombo stock market began a fresh week with mixed investor sentiments.

The benchmark ASPI gained by 96.45 or 0.49%, though the active S&P SL20 by 0.01%. Turnover was Rs. 1.65 billion involving 43.5 million shares. Foreigners reverted to being net sellers, registering a net outflow of Rs. 117.2 million.

First Capital said reflecting the mixed sentiment from the previous week, the Colombo Bourse yesterday witnessed a volatile trading session, with the ASPI experiencing noticeable fluctuations. The market opened yesterday with a steady upward momentum, but trading was marked by a blend of buying and selling pressure. Despite the volatility, the ASPI managed to close in positive territory at 19,923, recording a gain of 96 points.

CTHR, CARG, CINS, CARS, and DIAL contributed positively to the upward movement of the index. Investor interest towards the Banking sector counters was also observed. However, subdued participation from both retail and HNW investors was noted. Yesterday’s turnover amounted to Rs. 3.1 billion, marking a 54% decrease from the monthly average of around Rs. 6.8 billion. The Banking sector dominated turnover, contributing 25%, followed by the Capital Goods and Diversified Financial sectors with a combined contribution of 28%.

NDB Securities said high net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Hatton National Bank non-voting, Melstacorp and Lanka Tiles. Mixed interest was observed in Prime Lands Residencies, Commercial Bank and Hatton National Bank whilst retail interest was noted in Beruwala Resorts, Ceylon Land & Equity, and Hela Apparel Holdings.

The Banking sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Hatton National Bank nonvoting) whilst the sector index gained 0.13%. The share price of Commercial Bank gained Rs. 25 cents to close at Rs. 173.75. The share price of Hatton National Bank moved up by Rs. 2 to close at Rs. 377.25. The share price of Hatton National Bank nonvoting closed flat at Rs. 298.75. Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings), whilst the sector index decreased by 0.48%. The share price of John Keells Holdings declined by 10 cents to close at Rs. 23.40. Prime Lands Residencies was also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Prime Lands Residencies increased by 10 cents to close at Rs. 19.50.

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