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Sri Lanka stocks closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.20% to 21,405.41 and market turnover hit a 52-week low of Rs 722.6m. Banks led turnover at Rs 184.3m; Commercial Bank, RIL Property, Melstacorp and People's Leasing were among gainers while John Keells and Digital Mobility were among laggards, and oil prices rose on Gulf tensions.

BPPL Holdings' subsidiary Beira Brush will acquire Ravi Industries' customer base and the 'Ravi' trademark for a minimum of Rs300mn, payable over five years and linked to revenue.

Colombo Stock Exchange ASPI fell 0.27% to 21,473.27 at midday, while the S&P SL20 was down 0.04% to 6,019.55. BPPL Holdings said subsidiary Beira Brush will acquire Ravi Industries' customer base and the "Ravi" trademark for a minimum 300 million rupees payable over five years tied to revenue.

Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI fell 0.40% (86.60 pts) to 21,678.96 and the S&P SL20 dropped 0.33% to 6,057.66, with market turnover Rs194.1m as banks weighed on the index. Alpha Fire Services announced a proposed acquisition of Icon Engineering, projecting group revenue above Rs1bn, ~30% higher profitability and foreign currency inflows from Maldives projects.

CSE ended an eight-session slide as the ASPI rose 0.31% to 21,765.56 and the S&P SL20 gained 0.25% to 6,081.43. Turnover topped Rs.2bn with foreign net outflows of Rs.673mn; top contributors included Ceylon Cold Stores, Haycarb, John Keells and RIL, while banks (Commercial Bank, Sampath) led turnover.

Colombo market opened deep in the red: ASPI fell 0.44% (98.08 pts) to 22,080.65 and the S&P SL20 dropped 0.44% as foreign investors were net sellers of Rs. 315.8m. Main negatives included Ceylinco, HNB, RIL and Central Finance; utilities (led by Windforce), capital goods and banking led turnover.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally lower as the ASPI fell 0.09% (‑19.58 pts) to 22,243.70 while the S&P SL20 rose 0.02% to 6,206.51. Market turnover was Rs 1.070 billion, telecoms led turnover with Rs 247.6 million, and the CSE delayed opening due to a technical issue.

Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose after a delayed opening auction call, with the ASPI up 0.26% (57.99 pts) to 22,321 and the S&P SL20 up 0.31% to 6,224. The opening delay was blamed on a CSE-side technical issue that accidentally suspended active accounts after a new policy on inactive accounts; the CSE had not yet issued a statement.

Colombo market rebounded as the ASPI rose 1.73% (367.41 pts) to 21,637.43 and the S&P SL20 gained 1.55% to 6,027.05. Turnover was below Rs.2bn with foreign investors net buyers of Rs.24.4m; HNB, COMB, JKH, DFCC and RIL were key positive contributors and banks led turnover (25%).

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Colombo bourse closed lower with the ASPI down 0.21% to 22,695 as investor sentiment remained subdued after the CBSL rate hike; market turnover was over Rs. 1.7 billion.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down as the ASPI fell 0.24% to 22,256.26. Market turnover was LKR 1.67bn, capital goods led turnover (LKR 286.7m); notable movers included Dialog, RIL Property, HNB and Digital Mobility (up) while JKH and LOLC were down, and ACME reported a 63% rise in losses to Rs.313,538 with shares down 3.51%.

Colombo Stock Exchange midday: ASPI down 0.13% at 22,280 with market turnover Rs.762 million and telecommunications leading turnover at Rs.107.3 million. Notable movers included Dialog +4.93%, RIL Property +8.02% and Digital Mobility +1.69%; Softlogic reported a Q3 loss of Rs.1.70bn (improved from Rs.4.59bn) and shares rose 3.03%.

The ASPI fell 2.59% (592.28 points) to 22,313.47 — its third-largest single-day points decline — as the CSE closed sharply lower with turnover nearly Rs.4.9bn and foreign net outflow of Rs.114.3m. Key negative contributors included John Keells, RIL Property, Hayleys, Commercial Bank and Colombo Dockyard while capital goods and banking sectors led turnover and losses.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower as ASPI fell 2.59% (592.28 pts) to 22,313.47. Brokers cited broad selling with John Keells, RIL Property, Hayleys, Commercial Bank and Colombo Dockyard weighing on the index while Ceylinco Insurance was a positive contributor; Lion Brewery and Ceylon Beverage reported higher quarterly profits.

Colombo Stock Exchange was slightly higher midday Thursday — ASPI +0.04% (22,930) and S&P SL20 +0.11% (6,276). Top gainers included John Keells, Alumex, RIL Property and Lion Brewery while Sampath, Vallibel One, Hayleys and Malwatte fell; NDB reported a High Court order in a derivative action and Harischandra appointed four board members.

Colombo market ended marginally higher as the ASPI closed up 0.02% at 23,015.32 with turnover near Rs.3.7bn and foreign net outflows of Rs.361.3m; MELS.N0000, RIL.N0000, CIC.N0000, BUKI.N0000 and CARG.N0000 were among the leading positive contributors. Investors stayed cautious amid escalating US‑Iran tensions and rising oil prices.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed marginally higher, ASPI up 0.02% at 23,015.32 with turnover of Rs.3.66 billion. Real estate and transportation led turnover (Rs.495.2m and Rs.485.2m) and Abans Finance listed Rs.1.34bn five-year debentures; its shares rose 3.47%.

RIUNIT hosted 'Driving Growth Through Real Estate: 10 Year Plan' at the Port City Sales Gallery on 5 May 2026 to launch a decade-long roadmap to attract international real estate investment. The forum, sponsored/attended by major developers including Prime Group and RIL Properties, focused on Port City, affordability and sector synergies.

Colombo Stock Exchange's ASPI rose 1.09% to 22,985 by midday, with market turnover at Rs 3.7 billion and the S&P SL20 up 0.80%. Top contributors were Central Finance Company, John Keells Holdings, Royal Ceramics Lanka and RIL Property, with the materials sector leading turnover at Rs 1.069 billion.

Colombo bourse rebounded as the ASPI rose 0.69% (155.47 pts) to 22,739.77 after Middle East developments pushed oil below $100, with turnover over Rs. 4.1bn and net foreign inflow of Rs. 62.4m. JKH, MELS and RIL were among top positive contributors while LIOC fell and REEF gained.

ASPI rose 155.47 points (0.69%) to 22,739.77 while the S&P SL20 gained 31.89 points (0.51%) to 6,245.13. Gains were led by John Keells, HNB, Melstacorp and R I L Property; turnover was Rs.4.13bn with domestic investors 97.3% and a net foreign inflow of Rs.62.4m, led by high activity in Citrus Leisure and Janashakthi Insurance.

RIUNIT will host 'Driving Growth Through Real Estate: 10 Year Plan' on 5 May 2026 at Port City Colombo to develop a 10-year roadmap for Sri Lanka's property sector; RIL Properties' CEO Hiroshini Fernando and other industry leaders will participate.

The Colombo market closed lower as the ASPI fell 0.32% (73.23 pts) to 22,566.58, with foreign investors a thin net buyer of Rs. 3.4m. Top negatives included Bukit Darah, Ceylon Beverage, RIL Property and Sampath; turnover was led by food & beverage while Ceylon Cold Stores and Nawaloka gained and Access Engineering and Softlogic Capital fell.

The ASPI fell 0.89% (203.26 pts) to 22,570.03 as Middle East tensions and higher global oil prices weighed on the Colombo bourse. RIL Property, C T Holdings, Commercial Bank and Browns Investments were among top negative contributors while Hikkaduwa Beach Resort and other tourism counters saw notable retail turnover.

Colombo Stock Exchange closed down with the ASPI down 0.89% to 22,570.03 and the S&P SL20 down 0.66% to 6,222.79. Asiri Hospital (+12.37%), Melstacorp and Carson Cumberbatch led gains while RIL (-5.92%), C T Holdings and Dialog were top decliners; turnover Rs 4.11bn.

ASPI fell 1.2% (258.31 pts) for the week and the S&P SL20 dropped 2% (124.30 pts); market turnover was about Rs.1.77bn with net foreign outflows of Rs.68.2m, while breadth was positive and activity was led by capital goods, banks, materials and food & beverage names.