📈 Sri Lanka Stocks Trend Marginally Up as ASPI Gains 0.10%

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) moved up on Monday, with key indices showing modest gains supported by positive trading in core holdings. • Overall Market Performance: • Benchmark ASPI gained 0.10% (20.11 points) to reach 20,337.02. • S&P SL20 rose 0.36% (20.95 points) to settle at 5,809.70. • Total market turnover stood at LKR 54.93 Mn. • Sector & Corporate Highlights: • Capital goods sector led market turnover, contributing LKR 25.77 Mn. • Top positive contributors: SMB Finance (up 10.00% to LKR 1.10), Vidullanka (up 3.26% to LKR 22.20), diversified conglomerate John Keells Holdings (up 2.17% to LKR 18.80), LOLC Holdings (up 1.08% to LKR 419.75), and Dialog Axiata (up 0.90% to LKR 44.90). • Top negative contributors: John Keells Hotels (down 3.21% to LKR 15.10), Hemas Holdings (down 1.96% to LKR 30.00), Prime Lands Residencies (down 1.91% to LKR 35.90), and Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka (down 0.20% to LKR 50.90). • Corporate Announcement: Lion Brewery declared a first interim dividend of LKR 40.30 per share for FY2026/27, totaling LKR 3.224 Bn, with the entitlement date set for October 21, 2026.