CSE begins new week on positive note

THE Colombo stock market yesterday began a fresh week on a positive note, with improved investor activity.

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The benchmark ASPI gained by 252.16 points or 1.25% and the active S&P SL20 by 1.74%. Turnover was Rs. 7.74 billion involving 247.65 million shares. However, foreign investors remained net sellers with a net outflow of Rs. 13.7 million.

First Capital said the Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday experienced a day of increased investor activity and positive sentiment with the ASPI maintaining steady upward strides and closing at 20,471. This depicts a 1.25% increase marked by 252 points. The index experienced steadfast gains and withheld its positive trajectory throughout the trading session.