📈 CSE Records Fourth Consecutive Gain Amid Mixed Sentiment

The Colombo stock market ended in positive territory for the fourth straight session yesterday, though momentum remained subdued due to global oil price volatility and the UAE’s withdrawal from OPEC. • Market Performance Overview The All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed at 22,635, up 0.07% (+14.85 points), while the S&P SL20 rose 0.18% (+11.33 points) to end at 6,241.01. Despite the index gain, market breadth was negative with 135 decliners against 92 gainers. • Turnover and Liquidity Market turnover reached approximately Rs. 4.2 Bn with 214.3 million shares traded. Foreign investors remained net sellers, recording a net outflow of Rs. 332.5 Mn. • Sector Highlights • Diversified Financials: Led market activity with a 47% share of daily turnover. Janashakthi Limited (JXG) was a primary driver, with its share price rising by Rs. 3.70 to Rs. 13.70. • Banking & Capital Goods: Collectively contributed 20% to turnover. National Development Bank (NDB) saw institutional interest but closed down 0.10% at Rs. 112.50. • ICT/BPM & Services: Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka gained Rs. 1.75 to close at Rs. 152.50. • Top Contributors Key positive contributions to the index came from Ceylinco Insurance (CINS), Janashakthi Limited (JXG), Ceylon Beverage Holdings (BREW), Dialog Axiata (DIAL), and John Keells Holdings (JKH). Retail interest focused on small to mid-cap shares and the newly listed JXG, while high-net-worth participation remained at average levels.