📉 CSE Extends Loss into 3rd Straight Session Amid Middle East Tensions

• Market Performance & Indices • The ASPI dropped 0.29% (-62.50 pts) to close at 21,416.57. • The active S&P SL20 fell 0.34% (-20.53 pts) to 6,020.38. • Market turnover exceeded Rs. 1.5 Bn on over 43.8 million shares traded. • Rising oil prices and unresolved US-Iran tensions drove investor caution, though foreign investors posted a net inflow of Rs. 103.2 Mn. • Sector Breakdown • Food, Beverage & Tobacco: Top turnover contributor at 30%; sector index gained 0.52% (led by Sunshine Holdings, down Rs. 0.20 to Rs. 29.60). • Banking Sector: Second largest contributor; sector index fell 0.26% (led by Seylan Bank, down Rs. 0.10 to Rs. 98.80). • Capital Goods: Combined with banking to account for a total of 42% of turnover. • Top Movers & Key Drivers • Main negative contributors to the index: SAMP, BREW, CFIN, BUKI, and DIAL. • Central Finance, Dialog Axiata (-Rs. 0.50 to Rs. 46.50), and LOLC Holdings weighed down indices. • Seylan Bank, Hemas Holdings (+Rs. 0.10 to Rs. 31.50), and Sunshine Holdings saw High Net Worth (HNW) and institutional interest. • Retail interest was active in HNB Finance, Asia Asset Finance Rights, and Asia Siyaka Commodities.