📈 Sri Lanka Stocks Open Higher: ASPI and S&P SL20 Up in Morning Trade

• Market Indices: The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.27% (+57.33 points) to reach 21,382.97. The more liquid S&P SL20 index rose 0.42% (+25.18 points) to 6,008.68. Total market turnover stood at LKR 95.52 million. • Key Gainers & Losers: Top positive contributors driving index momentum included John Keells Holdings (+1.03% to LKR 19.70), Dialog Axiata (+1.52% to LKR 46.80), Haycarb (+3.33% to LKR 209.75), Hayleys (+0.76% to LKR 232.00), and Sampath Bank (+0.36% to LKR 139.00). Dragging the index were Colombo Land and Development Company (-5.14% to LKR 46.10) and The Lanka Hospitals Corporation (-2.65% to LKR 110.00). • Sector & Corporate Highlights: • The Materials sector led market turnover with LKR 24.19 million. • Co-operative Insurance Company announced the redemption of 1,100,000 preference shares for a total consideration of LKR 16.61 million (including a 9% p.a. cumulative dividend) scheduled for settlement on August 31, 2026.