📊 CSE Edges Down 0.22% Amid Weak Investor Sentiment and Selling Pressure

The Colombo stock market ended in the red yesterday due to cautious investor sentiment and selling pressure on select blue-chip stocks. • Overall Market Figures: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell 0.22% (down 47.91 points) to close at 22,208.58, with 140 counters closing in red against 76 in green. The active S&P SL20 also dropped 0.19% (down 12 points) to 6,181.65. • Turnover & Trading: Market turnover remained subdued at nearly Rs. 1.2 Bn, with over 48.4 million shares traded. Both high-net-worth and retail participation stayed at low levels. • Foreign Activity: Foreign investors were net sellers, resulting in a net outflow of Rs. 130.6 million. • Sector Breakdowns: The capital goods sector led daily turnover with a 16% share (Aitken Spence gained Rs. 1.50 to Rs. 158.25), followed closely by telecommunications and materials, which collectively contributed 32%. • Top Influencers: The main negative drivers for the ASPI were SAMP, JKH, LOLC, GRAN, and RICH. Dialog Axiata declined 0.53% to Rs. 45.60, while Bogala Graphite Lanka bucked the trend, gaining Rs. 17.50 to close at Rs. 155.