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ASPI edges up

The ASPI edged up as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, Diesel & Motor Engineering and Expolanka Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs 18.4 Bn. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 closed in green. Crossings were witnessed in John Keells Holdings and Kelani Cables, accounting for 70.6% of the turnover.

Mixed interest was observed in Expolanka Holdings, ACL Cables and Kelani Valley Plantations, whilst retail interest was noted in Browns Investments, Industrial Asphalts and Nation Lanka Finance. Furthermore, foreigners remained active closing as net sellers.

Capital Goods sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to John Keells Holdings and ACL Cables), whilst the sector index gained 0.30%. The share price of John Keells Holdings increased by Rs 1.00 (0.62%) to close at Rs 162.00.

The share price of ACL Cables recorded a gain of Rs 7.75 (6.46%) to close at Rs 127.75. Transportation sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Expolanka Holdings), whilst the sector index increased by 1.24%.

The share price of Expolanka Holdings gained Rs 4.75 (1.21%) to close at Rs 395.75. Browns Investments and Kelani Valley Plantations were also included amongst the top turnover contributors.

The share price of Browns Investments closed flat at Rs 16.80. The share price of Kelani Valley Plantations appreciated by Rs 18.45 (18.96%) to close at Rs 115.75.

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