📈 CSE Extends Recovery to Second Session as Sentiment Improves

• Overall Market Performance: The Colombo Stock Exchange continued its upward trend for a second straight session, supported by easing Middle East geopolitical tensions. • ASPI: Up 0.20% (+41.92 pts) to close at 21,229.14 • S&P SL20: Up 0.21% (+12.66 pts) to close at 5,961.40 • Market Breadth: Positive (124 gainers vs. 84 losers) • Turnover & Foreign Activity: • Market Turnover: Over Rs. 2.00 Bn (~87.5 Mn shares traded) • Foreign Flow: Net selling outflow of over Rs. 1.00 Bn • Sector & Stock Highlights: • Retailing Sector dominated turnover, contributing 51% of daily activity. • Banking and Capital Goods sectors collectively accounted for 24% of turnover. • Top ASPI Contributors: Colombo Dockyard, John Keells Holdings, Commercial Bank, ACL Cables, and NDB Bank. • Market Sentiment: Market gains were largely driven by buying interest in selected blue-chip counters, backed by high-net-worth and institutional participation, while retail activity remained at average levels.