CSE sustains new high levels amidst healthy turnover

THE Colombo stock market yesterday managed to inch further up from its all-time high levels amidst healthy turnover.

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The benchmark ASPI yesterday closed with a gain of over 47 points and the active S&P SL20 by over 10 points. Turnover was Rs. 5.9 billion involving 203.8 million shares.

First Capital said the Bourse extended Monday’s momentum supported by increased investor participation and sustained positive sentiment. The ASPI advanced further, gradually settling into the newly surpassed 19,000 zone and closing at 19,092. The index experienced notable intraday volatility, briefly dipping into negative territory until late morning, before recovering steadily on the back of improved sentiment which drove consistent gains throughout the afternoon.