📈 CSE Ends Marginally Down Amid Subdued Trading

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed slightly in the red today, reflecting a sideways momentum. High-net-worth and retail participation remained limited, with turnover falling 29.8% below the monthly average. • Market Performance: • ASPI: 23,652.51 (↓ 0.01% or 3.17 points) • S&P SL20: 6,599.52 (↓ 0.18% or 12 points) • Turnover: Rs. 4.8 Bn (Volume: 224.2 Mn shares) • Market P/E: 11.20x • Sector Highlights: • Banking: Led activity with a 30% share of daily turnover. • Food, Beverage & Tobacco & Capital Goods: Combined for 31% of turnover. • Diversified Financials: Also featured among the leading sectors in market activity. • Investor Sentiment: • Foreign Interest: Net sellers with a net outflow of Rs. 42.7 Mn. • Top Net Foreign Buy: RAL (Rs. 3.7 Mn). • Top Net Foreign Sell: JKH (Rs. 24.7 Mn). • Crossings: Accounted for 14.1% of turnover, led by COCO.N (Rs. 336 Mn) and COMB.N (Rs. 83.9 Mn). • Key Stock Movers: • Top Negative Contributors: RICH, CFIN, JKH, RIL, and AEL. • Market Breadth: 125 companies declined versus 106 gainers.