ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka stocks closed down 0.97 percent Monday, ahead of the county’s independence day holiday, data on its site showed.
The ASPI closed down 166.24 points at 16,956; while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index closed down 0.92 percent or 47.12 points at 5,067.
The capital goods sector (Rs781mn), food beverage and tobacco sector (Rs454mn), and banks sector(Rs431mn) attracted investor interest.
Most active volumes were seen in John Keells Holdings (closed up 44 percent at 22.60 rupees), and Browns Investments (closed up 2.20 percent at 8.90 rupees).
The company announced a second interim dividend per share of 0.05 rupees.
John Keells announced a first interim dividend per share of 1 rupees.
Tea Smallholder Factories announced a first interim dividend per share of 0.21 rupees.
Top contributors to the ASPI were Central Finance Company (up 1.88% stronger at 149.00), Teejay Lanka (up 3.13% at 56.00 rupees), Ceylon Cold Stores (up 2.43% at 92.60 rupees), SMB Finance (up 14.29% at 0.80 rupees), and Industrial Asphalts (up 25% at 0.50 rupees).
Volatility was seen in the stock market during the day, with both indices dropping in mid morning trade.
Turnover was 3 billion rupees. This was the lowest turnover so far this year. (Colombo/Feb3/2025)
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