CSE up 0.2%, extends recovery to second session

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The Colombo stock market yesterday extended its recovery into a second session, calmed by the temporary cessation of bombings in the Middle East.

With 124 counters ending in green compared to 84 in the red, the ASPI ended up 0.20% or 41.92 points at 21,229.14 and the S&P SL20 was up 0.21% or 12.66 points at 5,961.40.

Market turnover was over Rs. 2 billion on nearly 87.5 million shares traded. Foreign investors were net sellers on a net outflow of over Rs. 1 billion.

The top contributors to the ASPI were Colombo Dockyard, John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank, ACL Cables and NDB Bank.

First Capital Research said investor sentiment remained positive, with buying interest in selected blue-chip counters supporting the market’s upward movement.

High-net-worth (HNW) and institutional investor participation primarily supported the ASPI, while retail investor participation remained at average levels.

The retailing sector led the daily turnover with a share of 51%, followed by the banking, and capital goods sectors collectively contributing 24%.