📉 ASPI Dips Following Early Gains: CSE Daily Market Update

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a volatile session today, with early morning momentum failing to hold through the close. • Market Performance: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell by 26.97 points (-0.12%) to close at 22,351.55. Despite an early surge past the 22,500 mark, the index shifted to negative territory by midday. • Blue Chips: The S&P SL20, representing the market’s top 20 companies, remained largely stable, declining marginally by 0.72 points to end at 6,279.70. • Turnover & Liquidity: Total market turnover stood at a healthy Rs. 4.31 Bn, reflecting active participation across the board. • Investor Participation: • Domestic: Remained the primary driver with Rs. 4.22 Bn in purchases and Rs. 4.20 Bn in sales. • Foreign: Recorded a net foreign outflow of Rs. 22 Mn, with purchases at Rs. 91 Mn against sales of Rs. 113 Mn.