📉 Sri Lanka Stocks Close Down as ASPI Sheds 0.62%

• Market Indices & Overview: - Benchmark ASPI dropped 0.62% (-124.82 points) to close at 20,142.33. - S&P SL20 fell 0.40% (-23.28 points) to 5,750.64. - Total market turnover reached Rs 958.58 Mn. • Sector & Stock Movements: - Banks led turnover with Rs 185 Mn, supported by Commercial Bank’s Rs 50.00 Mn crossing. - Top Gainers: Union Assurance (+4.08%), DCSL (+1.10%), Ceylon Tobacco (+0.59%), and John Keells Holdings (+0.55%). - Top Losers: Ambeon Holdings (-10.72%), LOLC Holdings (-3.66%), Royal Ceramics (-2.98%), HNB (-1.31%), and Dialog Axiata (-0.68%). • Corporate Updates: - Softlogic Finance PLC recorded a net loss of Rs 100.6 Mn for Q2 ended Sept 30, 2026, swinging from a net profit of Rs 84.3 Mn YoY. - Board proposed a 5-for-12 rights issue at Rs 2.50/share to raise Rs 1.00 Bn to bolster capital and expand vehicle leasing, pending shareholder approval on Nov 13, 2026.