📈 Sri Lanka Stocks Close Up; Tourism Up 2.1% YoY in Oct 2026

• Market Overview: The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher on Tuesday, with the benchmark ASPI gaining 0.20% (+40.09 points) to reach 20,119.64. The S&P SL20 index rose 0.36% (+20.71 points) to 5,722.57. Total market turnover stood at LKR 1.52 Bn. • Stock Drivers: Positive momentum was led by Dialog Axiata (+1.39%), Overseas Realty (+1.67%), and Hayleys (+0.57%). Top negative contributors included Carson Cumberbatch (-4.42%) and CDB Finance (-7.34%). Notable crossings included Overseas Realty (LKR 182 Mn) and John Keells Holdings (LKR 36 Mn), alongside high momentum in PickMe (LKR 245 Mn traded). • Tourism Sector: Visitor arrivals reached 168,625 in October 2026, marking a 2.1% YoY increase compared to 165,193 in October 2025. Total year-to-date arrivals reached 1.86 Mn. • Top Source Markets: India led total arrivals with 62,211 visitors (37% share), followed by the UK (12,402) and China (11,190).