The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a notable downturn yesterday as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) slipped to a negative Year-to-Date (YTD) return for the first time in 2024, closing down by 0.65% with a YTD negative return of 0.78%. The S&P SL20 index also saw a sharp decline of 1.17%, increasing its YTD
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced another day of poor performance, with both indices falling over 0.3% and a turnover of Rs. 629 million involving 18.7 million shares. The market’s overall sentiment remained subdued as investors awaited more clarity amidst ongoing political uncertainties. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) began the day positively, reaching an
The Colombo stock market’s downturn continued yesterday, with the benchmark ASPI index hitting a four-month low amid subdued trading activity. The ASPI dropped by 0.9% or over 108 points, closing at 11,511, marking its fourth consecutive session in the red. The S&P SL20 Index also fell by 1%, while turnover totaled Rs. 558.6 million across
The Colombo stock market continued its dismal performance, starting the new week with a fresh low in turnover. The active S&P SL20 index dipped by 0.5%, while the benchmark ASPI declined by 0.1%. Turnover was a mere Rs. 376.7 million involving 112.6 million shares. Asia Securities reported that the indices began the week on a
The Colombo stock market commenced the new week on a positive note, with indices rising and a notable net foreign inflow of over Rs. 400 million. The active S&P SL20 index increased by 0.55% while the benchmark ASPI rose by 0.41%. Turnover reached Rs. 1.56 billion, involving 29.2 million shares. Net foreign buying was led