📉 CSE Ends Week Below 23,000 Points Amid Weekly Decline

• Daily Market Close: The benchmark ASPI fell sharply by 0.53% (122.24 pts) to 22,982.72, closing below the 23,000 threshold for the first time in nearly two weeks. The S&P SL20 also declined by 0.28%. • Turnover & Foreign Activity: Total turnover was over Rs. 3.8 billion. Foreigners were net sellers, resulting in a net outflow of Rs. 163.8 million for the day. • Weekly Performance: Both indices recorded significant losses for the week: the ASPI was down 2.03% (477.03 pts), and the S&P SL20 lost 1.1%. The total net foreign outflow for the week was Rs. 461.8 million. • Sector/Stock Highlights: • The Food, Beverage and Tobacco sector was the top turnover contributor, primarily due to Hatton Plantations and Renuka Agri Foods, though the sector index lost 0.92%. • Price losses were noted in counters like Hatton National Bank, Bukit Darah, and Ambeon Holdings. • High net worth interest was seen in Hatton Plantations, Dialog Axiata, and People’s Leasing and Finance.