CSE begins new week on positive note

THE Colombo stack market yesterday began afresh week ona positive note, with improved investor activity.

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The benchmark ASPI gained by 0.26% and the active S&P SL20 by 0.34%. Turnover was Rs. 6.16 billion involving 162.33 million shares.

Foreign investors remained net buyers witha net inflow of Rs, 30.2 million.

First Capital said the Bourse opened the week on a strong footing, continuing the positive momentum from the previous sessions asinves-tor confidence was reflected through active participation.

The ASPI advanced by 50 points toclose at 19,518. The index climbed steadily atthe open, peaking by late morning, before moderate selling pressure led toa slight pullback. Despite this, the market ended in positive territory, aided by positive