Stock Market

Colombo Stock Exchange Marginally Up Amid Year’s Lowest Turnover

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed with slight gains on Wednesday, according to its site data. The broader All Share Index (ASPI) edged up 0.01 percent, or 1.08 points, closing at 11,294. Meanwhile, the more liquid S&P SL20 Index fell 0.09 percent, or 2.91 points, ending at 3,223. Turnover was recorded at 320 million, marking the

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Stock Market

Sri Lanka Stocks Close Higher, John Keells Experiences Foreign Selling

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher on Tuesday, as indicated by data on its site. The broader All Share Index rose by 0.37 percent, or 42.09 points, closing at 11,293, while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index increased by 0.39 percent, or 12.44 points, ending at 3,226. Turnover for the day was 582 million rupees,

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Steady Against US Dollar, Stock Market Opens Higher

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened almost unchanged at 302.10/30 to the US dollar on Friday, maintaining stability from the previous day’s close of 302.20/30. Bond yields remained broadly steady, according to dealers. In the secondary market, treasury bond yields were largely stable: In the equities market, Colombo’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) opened 32.66 points higher

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Stock Market

Maharaja Foods Debuts on Colombo Stock Exchange

Maharaja Foods Ltd., a leading producer and exporter of authentic Sri Lankan food and spices, is set to commence secondary market trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. The company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), which opened on July 4, was oversubscribed and closed on the first day, highlighting the significant interest in Maharaja Foods.

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Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Stable at 303.60/65; Bond Yields Steady

Sri Lanka’s rupee held steady at 303.60/65 to the US dollar on Thursday, according to dealers. The currency was nearly unchanged from Wednesday’s close of 303.55/65. Bond yields remained broadly stable following the central bank’s policy rate cut, while stocks saw a slight increase. In the secondary bond market, yields showed minimal movement. A bond

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Stock Market

Sri Lankan Stocks Gain After Central Bank Rate Cut

On Wednesday, the Colombo Stock Exchange experienced a slight uptick following the central bank’s policy rate cut earlier in the day. The All Share Index (ASPI) rose by 0.90%, or 104.45 points, to close at 11,701, while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index increased by 1.35%, or 45.40 points, ending at 3,414. Despite the positive

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