Modest gains in March despite ‘red’ finish

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The All Share Index (ASI) and S&P Sri Lanka 20 index has managed to post marginal gains for the month although the former ended marginally down yesterday. “ASPI and S&P SL 20 saw gains of 0.47% and 1.75% respectively for the month,” NDB Stockbrokers said. “The ASPI closed on a negative note, even though the S&P SL20 closed in the positive territory,” NDB Stockbrokers said. Interest was seen in Janashakthi Insurance, Seylan Bank nonvoting and Sampath Bank due to the cum div period ending today. High net worth interest was seen in Access Engineering while mixed interest was seen in Sampath Bank and Citrus Leisure. Retail interest was witnessed in PC Holdings, Nawaloka Hospitals and Piramal Glass Ceylon. Alumex started trading yesterday to close at Rs 14.20 recording a gain of Rs. 0.20 (1.43%) from the IPO price.

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