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Colombo stock.
Daily FT
|December 03, 2025
First Capital said the market bounced back as investors capitalised on emerging bargain-hunting opportunities.
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Top contributors for the ASPI were RICH, CINS, SAMP, BUKI and NDB. Participation from HNW investors remained restrained while retail investors sought bargain hunting opportunities.
Turnover yesterday was Rs. 4 billion, 20% below the monthly average of Rs. 5 billion and Monday's Rs. 5.2 billion.
This story is from the December 03, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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