📈 CSE Surges: ASPI Registers Third Highest Single-Day Gain

The Colombo stock market opened the week with a powerful rally driven by global optimism following a confirmed US-Iran peace agreement. • Market Indices & Turnover: The All Share Price Index (ASPI) jumped 3.43% (+743.22 points) to close at 22,380.65, marking its third-highest single-day gain. The S&P SL20 index rose 3.19% to 6,219.53. Daily turnover crossed Rs. 4.00 Bn with 205.6 Mn shares traded. Foreign investors recorded a net inflow of Rs. 21.1 Mn. • Sector Performance: Capital Goods led market turnover with a 15.00% share, with the sector index gaining 3.44%. Banking and Health Care Equipment & Services collectively contributed 25.00% to turnover. The Banking index increased by 3.32%, supported by Commercial Bank which gained Rs. 7.00 to close at Rs. 209.25. • Investor & Stock Highlights: Retail investor participation was notably elevated, while high-net-worth (HNW) interest remained steady. Key positive index contributors included SAMP, COMB, JKH, MELS, and DIAL. Notable retail interest was seen in apparel & textiles via Hela Apparel Holdings, alongside Industrial Asphalts and SMB Leasing. Significant gains were also recorded by Prime Lands Residencies (+Rs. 6.80), Softlogic Capital (+Rs. 2.30), Amana Takaful (+Rs. 1.50), and Asiri Surgical Hospital (+Rs. 1.40).