📈 Sri Lanka Stocks Slip on Open as Benchmark ASPI Sheds 0.24%

• Market Performance: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened lower on Thursday, Oct 8, 2026. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) dropped 0.24% (down 49.31 points) to 20,468.24, while the liquid S&P SL20 gained 0.10% (up 5.99 points) to 5,822.39. • Turnover & Sector Highlights: Total market turnover stood at LKR 124.93 Mn. The market was led by the banking sector with LKR 23.03 Mn in turnover, followed by capital goods at LKR 20.08 Mn. • Top Movers: • Gainers: Odel (+7.22% at LKR 10.40), Asiri Surgical Hospital (+0.99% at LKR 10.20), Hatton National Bank (+0.20% at LKR 380.00). • Decliners: Ambeon Holdings (-13.29% at LKR 30.00), Citizens Development Business Finance (-3.56% at LKR 32.50), Distilleries (-0.57% at LKR 52.30), John Keells Holdings (-0.54% at LKR 18.30). • Corporate Updates: People’s Leasing & Finance listed its 5-year rated, subordinated, unsecured, redeemable debentures (2026) on the CSE on Oct 8, offering a 13.75% fixed annual coupon.