CSE sustains upward momentum to 10th day

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NDB Securities said indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Hayleys, LOLC Holdings and Hatton National Bank.

Turnover was dominated by Hayleys (Rs. 347.8 million), Asia Asset Finance (Rs. 235.3 million), Amebon Capital (Rs. 205.4 million), JKH (Rs. 188.2 million) and Beruwala Resorts (Rs. 167 million).

High net worth and institutional investor participation was noted in Asia Asset Finance, Ambeon Capital and John Keells Holdings. Mixed interest was observed in Hayleys, Agarapatana Plantations and HNB Finance whilst retail interest was noted in SMB Leasing, Lanka Credit and Business Finance and SMB Leasing nonvoting.

Foreign participation in the market activity remained at subdued levels with foreigners closing as net buyers.

The Diversified Financials sector was the top contributor to the market turnover (due to Asia Asset Finance) whilst the sector index gained 1.45%. The share price of Asia Asset Finance gained Rs. 4 to Rs. 21.

The Capital Goods sector was the second highest contributor to the market turnover (due to Hayleys and John Keells Holdings) whilst the sector index increased by 0.72%. The share price of Hayleys increased by Rs. 6.25 to Rs. 115.25. The share price of John Keells Holdings recorded a gain of 10 cents to Rs. 20.80.

Ambeon Capital and Beruwala Resorts were also included amongst the top turnover contributors. The share price of Ambeon Capital moved up by Rs. 3.40 to Rs. 22.90. The share price of Beruwala Resorts appreciated by 10 cents to Rs. 4.

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