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CSE Heats Up Ahead of Elections; ASPI Inches Closer to 13,000 Points

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a surge in activity yesterday, revving up ahead of tomorrow’s Parliamentary Election, with the benchmark ASPI briefly touching the 13,000-point mark and turnover crossing Rs. 4 billion. By midday, the ASPI surpassed 13,000 points, but closed the day at 12,988 points, up 0.9%. The active S&P SL20 also gained

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Colombo Stock Market Closes Higher as JKH Drives Net Foreign Buying

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) saw a modest positive close yesterday, supported by a late-day rally in an otherwise volatile session. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 12 points, while the more active S&P SL20 rose by 7 points. Total turnover reached Rs. 1.6 billion, involving the trading of 61 million shares.

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Colombo Stock Market Hits Four-Month Low as ASPI Falls

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

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Colombo Stock Market Turnover Hits 7-Month Low Amid Investor Caution

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

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