ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index closed up on Monday, with turnover boosted by a crossing on John Keells Holdings, brokers said.
The ASPI was up 0.31 percent, or 65.09 points, at 21,062.45; while the S&P SL20 was down 0.08 percent, or 4.97 points, 6,071.82.
“The positive momentum continued with the market trading and closing above the 21,000 mark,” Ranjan Ranatunga, Assistant Vice President – Research at First Capital said.
Turnover reached a three-month high at 13.2 million rupees.
“This was mainly supported by a crossing on John Keells Holdings, which contributed 5.4 million rupees.”
Other contributing sectors were construction, consumer and financials.
“Construction and property stocks saw increased activity mainly on the back of the positive PMI figures.
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Top contributors to the ASPI were Central Finance (up 6.75 rupees at 292.75), Dimo (up 149.25 rupees at 1,481.25), Melstacorp (up 1.50 rupees at 164.25), Cargills (Ceylon) (up 16 rupees at 738), and R I L Property (up 1.90 rupees at 30.90). (Colombo/Sep1/2025)
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