CSE up 0.21% during week

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The Colombo stock market ended yesterday in green with the ASPI gaining 0.21% and the S&P SL20 up 0.51% during a week characterised by cautious investor sentiment.

Despite losing counters outpacing winners 115 to 95 yesterday, the ASPI closed marginally up by 0.01% or 2.77 points to 22,409.81 and the S&P SL20 ended up 0.07% or 4.67% at 6,247.42.

Market turnover was over Rs. 1.9 billion on nearly 64 million shares traded. Foreign investors were net buyers on a net inflow of Rs, 9.3 million.

Asia Securities Research said HAYC, SINS, HAYL, and PKME recorded noteworthy gains during the session. Turnover was supported by COCR with Rs. 197 million, PKME Rs. 172 million, and SIL Rs. 152 million. DIAL, JKH, and HAYL contributed the most to the index.

NDB Securities said the ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as DFCC Bank, Melstacorp and Central Finance Company. A similar trend was witnessed in the S&P SL20.

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in ACL Cables, Hayleys and HNB Finance. Mixed interest was observed in Lanka Realty Investments, CIC Holdings non-voting and HNB Finance, whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, UB Finance Company and Industrial Asphalts. Foreign participation in market activity remained at subdued levels, with foreigners closing as net buyers.

The capital goods sector was the top contributor to market turnover due to ACL Cables and Hayleys, whilst the sector index edged down by 0.07%. The share price of ACL Cables decreased by 50 cents to close at Rs. 100.25 and Hayleys gained 50 cents to Rs. 240.

The diversified financials sector was the second-highest contributor to market turnover due to HNB Finance, whilst the sector index increased by 0.57%. HNB Finance appreciated 50 cents to Rs. 9.60.

Lanka Realty Investments and CIC Holdings non-voting were also among the top turnover contributors. Lanka Realty Investments moved up by Re. 1 to Rs. 59.50 and CIC Holdings non-voting recorded a gain of 10 cents to close at Rs. 26.50.