The Colombo Stock Exchange ended the day slightly in the red, as cautious investor sentiment cooled the previous session’s upward momentum. Turnover and share volumes both declined, with market activity remaining confined to a narrow range near historic highs.
The Capital Goods sector dominated trading, generating nearly LKR 1 billion in turnover. Access Engineering PLC stood out as a key driver of activity, recording strong trading interest and posting a modest price gain, helping cushion broader market losses.
By the close, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) slipped 17.29 points to 23,882.82, while the S&P SL20 edged down marginally to 6,708.71. Total market turnover reached LKR 4.23 billion with more than 160 million shares traded, though the number of declining stocks continued to outpace gainers, reflecting persistent selling pressure.
Crossing transactions accounted for roughly 9% of daily turnover, led by a large block trade in Vallibel One PLC, which recorded the day’s biggest negotiated deal.
Overall, the session maintained a cautious tone, with investors selectively accumulating shares while closely watching corporate earnings announcements and short-term market direction.
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