Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover pushed by capital goods, banking

Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover pushed by capital goods, banking

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Friday with Colombo Dockyard contributing the most to the market turnover. The All Share Price Index dropped 0.22 percent, or 14.51 points, at 23,812.31. S&P SL20 saw a drop of 0.13 percent, or 8.83 points, at 6,641.15. Top positive contributors to the ASPI were Colombo Dockyard (Rs 155), Ceylon Tobacco Company (Rs 1,729.75). Hayleys (Rs 240.75), and Richard Pieris and Company (Rs.3…

Sri Lanka Stock Market Declines, Driven by Capital Goods and Banking Turnover

The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka closed lower on Friday, with Colombo Dockyard making a significant contribution to the market turnover. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) decreased by 0.22%, or 14.51 points, ending at 23,812.31. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index fell by 0.13%, or 8.83 points, to close at 6,641.15. Among the top positive influences on the ASPI were Colombo Dockyard, which closed at 155 rupees, and Ceylon Tobacco Company, which …