📉 Sri Lanka Stocks Continue Downward Trend Near 20,000 Mark

• Overall Market Performance: Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) moved down on Wednesday. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) dropped 0.14% (-27.26 points) to 20,050.22, nearing the 20,000 mark. The liquid S&P SL20 decreased 0.02% (-0.96 points) to 5,729.14. Total market turnover stood at LKR 318.20 Mn. • Sector Breakdown: The retailing sector led market turnover, contributing LKR 100.89 Mn. • Key Market Movers: • Top Gainers: Asiri Hospital Holdings (+4.98% to LKR 25.30), Ambeon Holdings (+3.45% to LKR 33.00), LOLC Holdings (+3.08% to LKR 418.00), Vallibel One (+2.21% to LKR 87.90), and Haycarb (+1.55% to LKR 197.00). • Top Losers: Odel (-7.41% to LKR 10.00), Commercial Bank (-0.25% to LKR 198.00), and Hayleys (-0.23% to LKR 221.50). SMB Finance remained flat at LKR 1.00.