Bourse indices move upward as profit-takings become notable in HNB and Combank stocks

CSE trading kicked off on a positive note yesterday but profittakings were soon noted in several banks, especially HNB and Commercial Bank.

- By Hiran H SENEWIRATNE

Amid those developments both indices moved upwards. The All Share Price Index went up by 139 points while S and P SL20 rose by 19.9 points.

Turnover stood at Rs 7.39 billion with 17 crossings. Of 17 crossings, top crossings were reported in LOLC, which crossed 650,000 shares to the tune of Rs 357.5 million and its shares traded at Rs 550, Union Bank 25.2 million shares crossed for Rs 357.3 million; its shares traded at 14.20, Asia Siyaka 20 million shares crossed for Rs 160 million; its shares traded at Rs 8.