CSE returns to positive territory as ASPI holds above 20,000

EconomyNext reports that the Colombo Stock Exchange finished higher on Friday, November 6, according to exchange data. The All Share Price Index rose 109.35 points, or 0.52%, to 21,239.65, while the S&P SL20 advanced 22.79 points, or 0.38%, to 6,052.67.

EconomyNext reports that Carson Cumberbatch, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, Hatton National Bank, Dialog Axiata and Sampath Bank were among the ASPI’s positive contributors. It identifies SMB Finance, Access Engineering, Chevron Lubricants Lanka, Senkadagala Finance Company and Panasian Power as leading negative contributors.

EconomyNext reports market turnover of 2.89 billion rupees and says the Capital Goods industry group led turnover, at 512.32 million rupees. It also reports crossings in Hatton National Bank, Sierra Cables, Sunshine Holdings, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) and Hayleys, citing NDB Securities research official Dewangi De Silva.

Daily Mirror reports turnover exceeded 5.4 billion rupees and attributes the market’s rise to gains in counters including Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata and Hayleys. The outlets therefore give different turnover figures for the session.

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