📈 CSE Ends Six-Session Slump to Close Higher

• Overall Market Performance: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.27% (+52.11 points) to end at 19,692.67, while the S&P SL20 rose 0.19% (+10.44 points) to 5,612.31. Market breadth was positive with 125 gainers against 75 decliners. • Turnover & Foreign Activity: Daily turnover reached ~Rs. 549.4 million with over 34 million shares traded. Foreign investors were net buyers, recording a net inflow of Rs. 35.12 million. • Top Sector Breakdown: • Materials: Top turnover contributor (27% share), sector index up 0.25%. Led by CIC Holdings (down Rs. 0.10 to Rs. 24.90) and Haycarb (up Rs. 1.25 to Rs. 199.75). • Capital Goods: Second highest turnover contributor, sector index up 0.69%, driven by John Keells Holdings (up Rs. 0.20 to Rs. 17.90). • Banking: Formed part of the top turnover drivers, with materials, capital goods, and banking collectively contributing 24% of remaining market turnover. • Market Sentiment & Participation: Cautious buying and measured activity prevailed throughout the session. High net worth and institutional participation were key in Softlogic Life Insurance, CIC Holdings, and John Keells Holdings, while retail interest centered on Browns Investments, LOLC Finance, and Ceylon Land & Equity. Top ASPI gain contributors included DIAL, CARS, CCS, SEMB, and LGL.