Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Sri Lanka *market update* ASPI close down 0.25-pct, Net foreign outflow Rs. 305Mn

ASPI closed at 6,073.50, down 15.07 points or 0.25 percent ith losses in some index heavy stocks. The main index was dragged down by losses in Carson and Cumberbatch with the stock closing at 260.00 rupees, down 31.70 rupees and Distilleries Company closing at 230.00 rupees, down 3.40 rupees. Turnover was 1.2 billion rupees with 72 counters closing positive and 62 negative. Foreign purchases amounted to 822.8 million rupees whilst foreign sales were 1,128.3 million rupees. This resulted in a net foreign outflow of 305.5 million rupees. Market capitalization stood at 2,595.9 billion rupees with YTD performance of the ASPI is -11.9 percent. (Mar 23, 2016 3.30 p.m)

Over 6 million shares of Singer Sri Lanka was traded in three separate tranches were sold at Rs. 114.30 rupees per share in a 690 million deal, Colombo Stock Exchange showed. (Mar 23, 2016 10.40 a.m)

ASPI trading at 6,101.94, up 13.37 points or 0.22 percent with gains in Sri Lanka Telecom and Dialog Axaita, brokers said. Turnover is at 743 million rupees.  Dialog is trading at 10.30 ruppes, up 0.20 rupees and Sri Lanka Telecom at 39.90 rupees, up 0.90 rupees. (Mar 23, 2016 10.00 a.m)

 

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