📈 CSE Market Update: ASPI Hits New High Amid Flat Closing

The Colombo stock market concluded the week on a positive note, with the benchmark index reaching a fresh peak despite marginal daily movement. • Market Performance (Daily) ASPI: Closed at 23,731.60 (+0.10%), a new record high. S&P SL20: Closed at 6,560.08 (+0.28%). Turnover: Recorded at Rs. 4.73 Bn with 132.5 Mn shares traded. • Weekly Summary The ASPI gained 0.32% (77.3 points) over the week, while the S&P SL20 rose by 0.87% (57.06 points), adding approximately Rs. 42.1 Bn in market value. • Sector & Investor Activity Banking Sector: Remained the primary driver, contributing 38% of total turnover. High Net Worth (HNW) participants showed significant interest here. Capital Goods & Food, Beverage & Tobacco: Combined for 25% of the market turnover. Foreign Interest: Foreign investors remained net buyers with a net inflow of Rs. 65.3 Mn. Top Contributors: Key movers included COMB, DFCC, CTHR, NAMU, and COOP. The market displayed volatility throughout the day, experiencing an early rally and mid-day dip before recovering steadily toward the close. Based on provisional market data.