Full Stock Market

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters

such as Asian Hotels & Properties, Cargills and Sri Lanka

Telecom with the turnover crossing Rs 622 Mn. A similar

behaviour was witnessed in the S&P SL20. High net worth

and institutional investor participation was noted in

Sampath Bank, Hemas Holdings and John Keells Holdings.

Mixed interest was observed in Hatton National Bank and

Access Engineering whilst retail interest was noted in

Hayleys Fabric and Browns Investments. Foreign

participation in the market activity remained at subdued

levels with foreigners closing as net sellers.

Banks, Finance and Insurance sector was the top

contributor to the market turnover (due to Sampath Bank

and Hatton National Bank) whilst the sector index lost

0.59%. The share price of Sampath Bank increased by Rs

2.30 (1.41%) to close at Rs 165.40. The share price of

Hatton National Bank recorded a loss of Rs 2.20 (1.26%)

closing at Rs 173.00 whilst foreign holdings decreased by 130,074 shares. Diversified sector was the second highest contributor to

the market turnover (due to Hemas Holdings and John

Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index edged up by

0.10%. The share price of Hemas Holdings lost Rs 0.50

(0.66%) to close at Rs 75.50. The share price of John Keells

Holdings moved down by Rs 0.20 (0.13%) to close at Rs 150.00.

Access Engineering was also included amongst the top

turnover contributors. The share price of Access

Engineering declined by Rs 0.40 (2.01%) to close at Rs

19.50.