📈 Colombo Stock Exchange Ends Strong on High Turnover

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed positively today, May 29, 2026, driven by significant block trades. • Market Performance: The ASPI gained 111.57 points (+0.50%) to close at 22,310.80, while the S&P SL20 rose 27.81 points to 6,159.15. • Turnover Breakdown: Market turnover reached a robust Rs. 7.37 Bn, heavily supported by major crossings: • HNB Finance PLC: Rs. 3.52 Bn (approx. 400M shares at Rs. 8.80 each, following a stake sale by Prime Lands (Pvt) Ltd). • Softlogic Insurance PLC: Over Rs. 1 Bn in crossings. • Key Movers: Positive momentum was supported by major firms across the banking, telecommunications, and conglomerate sectors, including Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp, Access Engineering, and Hemas Holdings.