Friday, March 18, 2016

Sri Lanka *market update* ASPI close down 0.2-pct

ASPI was down after two straight sessions of gains mainly due to price declines in stocks such as Sri Lanka Telecom, Lanka Orix Leasing Company, John Keells Holdings, brokers said. The ASPI lost 10.4 points to close at 6,057.8 while the S&P SL20 Index lost 6.63 points to close at 3,167.5. Total turnover was 919.5 million rupees. Foreign purchases amounted to 169.6 million rupees whilst foreign sales amounted to 546.2 million rupees resulting in a net foreign outflow of 376.5 million rupees. (Mar 18, 2016 5.00 p.m)

ASPI trading at 6,055.82, down 12.35 points or 0.20 percent  with losses in Sri Lanka Telecom, brokers said.

 

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