FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange reached the 24,000 mark during the first half of trading on Thursday. The ASPI increased by 0.36 percent, equivalent to 86.21 points, bringing it to a total of 24,006.05.
Meanwhile, the more liquid S&P SL20 Index saw a rise of 0.50 percent, or 33.84 points, closing at 6,784.34. The market turnover was recorded at 722 million.
Sri Lankan stocks have experienced a bull run over the past year, demonstrating significant growth. (Colombo/Feb19/2026)
