📈 CSE Surges 2.75%, Crosses 22,000 Points as Turnover Hits Three-Month High

The Colombo stock market maintained its bullish trajectory yesterday, crossing the 22,000-point mark driven by improving investor sentiment and falling global oil prices. • Overall Market Figures: - ASPI: Gained 2.75% (+592.02 points) to close at 22,123.39. - S&P SL20: Rose 3.66% (+224.97 points) to reach 6,368.12. - Market Turnover: Exceeded Rs. 7.9 Bn on 254 Mn shares traded, reaching its highest level since August. - Foreign Flow: Net foreign outflow of Rs. 1.2 Bn. - Market Breadth: Strongly positive with 206 gainers against 45 decliners. • Sector & Counter Highlights: - Banking Sector led daily turnover contributing 26%, followed by telecommunication and capital goods sectors, which combined for 33%. - Top ASPI contributors: Commercial Bank (COMB), Dialog Axiata (DIAL), Hatton National Bank (HNB), Hayleys (HAYL), and Vallibel One (VONE). - Top turnover drivers: Dialog Axiata (Rs. 1.4 Bn), Commercial Bank (Rs. 669 Mn), Dipped Products (Rs. 348 Mn), Sampath Bank (Rs. 297.4 Mn), and John Keells Holdings (JKH, Rs. 273.4 Mn). • Investor Sentiment: Elevated participation from both retail and high-net-worth (HNW) investors, with HNW buying particularly focused on large-cap blue-chip counters.