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Colombo bourse hit a new high as the ASPI closed at 19,044, up roughly 70–77 points while the S&P SL20 fell about 8 points; turnover was around Rs.5.3–5.4bn and net foreign outflow stood at Rs.121.4m.
The All Share Price Index rose 0.37% to 19,044 while the S&P SL20 fell 0.15% to 5,646; turnover was 5.3 billion rupees and DFCC, Central Finance, Co-operative Insurance, C T Holdings and Lanka Realty Investments were notable gainers.
Colombo market closed a healthy week: ASPI +2.3%, S&P SL20 +3.1%, average daily turnover Rs.9.88bn and net foreign inflow Rs.373.9m. Key contributors included Central Finance, Hayleys, John Keells, Sampath and Singer; John Keells rose to Rs.25.50 while HNB fell to Rs.358.50 and Seylan (non-voting) rose to Rs.66.30.
Colombo ASPI rose 0.51% to 18,973 after US-Sri Lanka tariff talks were reported to resume, with Central Finance, Hayleys, John Keells and Sampath Bank leading gains. The Finance Ministry said discussions aim to reduce a 30% tariff rate and seek duty-free access for over 800 items to the US.
Browns Investments sold 39.3 million Hatton National Bank non-voting (X) shares for Rs.10.78 bn, pushing Colombo Stock Exchange turnover to about Rs.17 bn. Profit-taking left the ASPI down 61 points at 18,885, with the banking sector accounting for 76% of turnover.
Colombo ASPI fell 0.32% to 18,884 on profit-taking while turnover rose to 17 billion rupees, boosted by a crossing in Hatton National Bank non-voting shares. HNB shares declined (non-voting to 286.50), and John Keells, Hayleys, Central Finance, Melstacorp and Royal Ceramics also traded lower.
Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI gained 129 points (0.7%) on fresh buying, with turnover of Rs.5.98bn. Banking and construction led gains — HNB, Central Finance, R I L Property and Melstacorp were among top contributors while foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.84.4m.
Colombo All Share Price Index rose 0.72% to 18,161.49 as markets recovered while awaiting US tariff letters; gains were led by John Keells, HNB, Central Finance and Melstacorp. Turnover fell to 5.9 billion rupees.
Colombo stocks closed marginally down, with the ASPI falling 0.23% to 18,100 and the S&P SL20 down 0.22% to 5,347. Seylan Bank received in-principle CSE approval for a Rs15bn Basel III debenture issue, and Tal Lanka Hotels listed 32,228,524 ordinary voting shares after a private placement.
ASPI fell 30 points to 17,997 as turnover hit Rs.7.63 billion, led by large crossings in LOLC Finance, L B Finance and Sampath Bank. Top turnover contributors included LOFC, JKH, Central Finance, Panasian Power and Sampath Bank, while foreign investors were net sellers of Rs.3.4bn.
ASPI crossed 18,000 to close at 18,026 as both indices rose about 7% for June, with turnover of Rs. 6.38bn led by LFIN, AEL, JKH, CFIN and SAMP.
The Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 1.17% (204.84 pts) to 17,740.46 with turnover of 6.8 billion. Top contributors included C T Holdings, Hemas Holdings, Nations Trust Bank, Sunshine Holdings and Central Finance.
Colombo market rebounded after a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with the ASPI up 2.5% (426 pts) and turnover Rs.5.2bn. Banking stocks and conglomerates led gains, with JKH, COMB, PABC and CFIN among the top contributors.
CSE S&P Sri Lanka 20 mid-year rebalance excludes Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC and includes Central Finance Company PLC, effective 23 June 2025.
Central Finance Company PLC (CFIN) will join the S&P SL20 Index, replacing Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DIST), effective from the start of trading on Monday, 23 June 2025 (after market close on 20 June) as part of S&P Dow Jones Indices' 2025 mid-year rebalancing.
The ASPI fell 1.5% (253 pts) to 16,818 as the bear run continued, with turnover of Rs. 3.3 billion and foreign net inflows of Rs. 77.7m. Key negative contributors included Commercial Bank, John Keells, Ceylon Tobacco and NDB, while the banking sector led turnover and lost 1.43%.
The Compliance Forum (FHA) held Compliance Symposium 2025 on 17 June with over 250 professionals from all 32 Licensed Finance Companies, and unveiled an AML/CFT Code of Conduct and a consolidated Handbook for Compliance Officers to strengthen sector compliance.
ASPI fell 0.4% and the S&P SL20 fell 0.7% as Colombo stocks extended losses amid heightened Israel‑Iran tensions. Turnover was Rs.3.15bn; top negative contributors included HNB, COMB, LOLC, HAYL and CTC, while CDB, Hemas, LVL Energy Fund and Lanka IOC saw notable buying/turnover.
Colombo market slipped as the ASPI fell 1.3% (234 pts) to 17,427 and the S&P SL20 dropped 1.6%, with turnover around Rs.4 billion. Diversified financials led turnover while HNB, MELS, DFCC, SAMP and JKH pressured the index; Capital Alliance and Central Finance saw notable moves.
Colombo market closed mixed — ASPI +4 points, S&P SL20 -11 on turnover of Rs.3.7bn — as investors reacted to an electricity tariff hike with increased selling pressure; Diversified Financials led turnover and foreign investors were net buyers of Rs.8.7m.
The Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI closed marginally up at 17,661.45 (+0.02%) while the S&P SL20 fell to 5,275.01 (-0.21%) and turnover dropped to 3.6 billion rupees. Movers included L B Finance, Sampath Bank and Central Finance rising; LOLC Finance announced a share buyback and Vidullanka listed a 500 million-rupee Sukuk.
ASPI rose 138 points (0.8%) to 17,353 as the CSE extended its rally on turnover of Rs.7.37bn, led by heavy trading in CDB and CFIN; notable price gains were seen in CDB, CFIN, CTC, HHL, CIC and SUN, while SPEN topped net foreign buying and PKME topped net foreign selling.
Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI rose 0.81% to 17,353.05 on Wednesday. Top contributors included Ceylon Tobacco (+108.50 to 1,488.75), Lion Brewery (+120.25 to 1,420.50), Central Finance (+12.25 to 234.50), Hemas (+1.20 to 29.70) and Cargills (+22.25 to 569.75).
ASPI rose 234 points (1.4%) to 17,214 on turnover of Rs.7.37bn, led by banking stocks with HNB, SAMP and COMB among top contributors. Turnover was 72% above the monthly average and foreigners recorded a net outflow of about Rs.273.6m.
Colombo Stock Exchange hit a record as the ASPI closed at 17,353.05 (+138.66 pts, 0.81%) on June 4, 2025. The S&P SL20 rose to 5,159.66 (+0.55%) with turnover Rs.7.37bn, led by gains in CTC, CFIN, HHL, LION and CARG.
Colombo's ASPI rose 1.38% to 17,214.39, hitting an all-time high led by gains in banking stocks including Commercial Bank, Sampath, DFCC, Central Finance and HNB. Turnover rose to 7.3 billion and the S&P SL20 closed up 1.91%.
Colombo market rose with ASPI +0.6% and S&P SL20 +0.9% on turnover of Rs.6.4bn, led by Sampath Bank, LOLC, Hemas and Sierra Cables; foreigners were net sellers (Rs.218m outflow). Several firms made gains and interim dividends were announced (RIL, UML).
Colombo Stock Exchange rose 0.61% as the ASPI closed 18.40 points higher at 16,397.79, led by gains in Ceylon Cold Stores, John Keells, Hayleys Fabric, Central Finance and Teejay Lanka. Export-related shares gained after a U.S. federal court blocked planned tariffs and turnover rose to 6.4 billion rupees.