CSE sees healthy week

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The Colombo stock market yesterday finished a healthy week with indices and turnover up whilst enjoying high net foreign inflow.

During the week, the ASPI and the S&P SL 20 gained 2.3% and 3.1% respectively, whilst recording an average daily turnover of Rs. 9.88 billion.

The benchmark ASPI yesterday gained by 0.51% and the active S&P SL20 by 0.47%. Turnover was over Rs. 7.6 billion involving 350.07 million shares. Foreign investors turned net buyers, recording a net inflow of Rs. 373.9 million.

First Capital said the investor sentiment at the Colombo Bourse yesterday shifted to a buying stance despite intra-day volatility. The ASPI opened on a bullish note but faced mid-day selling pressure before gradually recovering to close at 18, 974, up by 97 points.

Key positive contributors to the index included CFIN, HAYL, JKH, SAMP, and SINS. Conglomerates also drew notable investor interest during the session. HNW and retail investor participation remained strong, continuing the momentum from the previous day, with daily turnover reaching Rs. 7.6 billion, 15% higher than the monthly average of Rs. 6.6 billion. The Capital Goods sector led the activity, contributing 27% of total turnover, while the Banking and Diversified Financial sectors collectively accounted for around 28%.

NDB Securities said high net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in John Keells Holdings, Dialog Axiata and Hatton National Bank. Mixed interest was observed in Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd., Aitken Spence and Access Engineering whilst retail interest was noted in Marawila Resorts, Ceylon Land & Equity and hSenid Business Solutions.

The Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings), whilst the sector index gained 0.60%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by 20 cents to close at Rs. 25.50.

The Banking sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hatton National Bank and Seylan Bank nonvoting), whilst the sector index increased by 0.30%. The share price of Hatton National Bank moved down by one rupee to close at Rs. 358.50. The share price of Seylan Bank non-voting appreciated by Rs. 1.50 to close at Rs. 66.30.

Dialog Axiata and Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd. were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Dialog Axiata gained 10 cents to close at Rs. 19.20. The share price of Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd., recorded a gain of Rs 1.90 to close at Rs. 17.70.

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