CSE ends down 0.9% during week

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ASPI weekly movement

YTD foreign outflow reaches Rs. 24.9 b

The Colombo stock market ended a cautious and volatile week down 0.9% or 205.7 points while the active S&P SL20 Index decreased by 59.3 points. During the week, the market witnessed a net foreign outflow of over Rs. 2.6 billion, taking the year-to-date net outflow to Rs. 24.9 billion

Yesterday, the ASPI gained 1.05 points to close at 22,567.63 and the S&P SL20 ended 0.02% lower, down 1.11 points to 6,204.62. Market turnover was over Rs. 2 billion on over 120 million shares traded. Foreigners were net sellers on a net outflow of over Rs. 31 million.

First Capital Research said that amid a cautious approach to market participation, driven by the uncertain global geopolitical environment stemming from US–Iran tensions, the bourse remained largely stagnant throughout the session.

CINS, CTC, COMB, JKH and MELS were the top positive contributors to the ASPI. Participation from both HNW and retail investors remained subdued, resulting in an overall dull market sentiment.

The capital goods sector led daily turnover with a share of 17%, followed by the food, beverage and tobacco and banking sectors, which collectively contributed 31%.