The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline on Tuesday, failing to sustain the momentum gained on Monday, primarily due to the influence […]
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Sri Lanka Stocks Decline in Midday Trading Session
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a decline after opening near the 24,000 mark, according to data from the CSE. […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Holds Steady as Bond Yields Remain Unchanged
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.20/22 to the US dollar in the spot market on Tuesday, maintaining its position from 309.20/25 the previous day, […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Weakens as Bond Yields Hold Steady
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened slightly in the spot market, closing at 309.20/25 against the US dollar, compared to 309.18/23 the […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge as Banking Sector Draws Strong Interest
The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a positive close on Monday, driven largely by the performance of banking shares. The All Share Price […]
Sri Lanka’s SEC and CSE Advocate for Tech Company Listings
Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently organized a forum aimed at encouraging technology companies to consider the capital […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Remains Stable as Bond Yields Hold Steady
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.18/23 against the US dollar in the spot market, remaining steady according to dealers. […]
Lion Brewery Maintains Strong Profit Performance in December 2025 Quarter
Lion Brewery (Ceylon) Group, Sri Lanka’s largest beer producer, maintained steady profits in the December 2025 quarter despite higher expenses offsetting revenue growth, according to […]
LOLC Holdings Reports 20% Decline in Profits Due to Rising Interest and Personnel Costs
Profits at Sri Lanka’s LOLC Holdings, a company with interests in financial services, leisure, and property, including international operations, declined by 20% to 8.12 billion […]
Aitken Spence Reports 37% Profit Increase in December 2025 Quarter
Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Plc, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning tourism, cargo handling, and property development, has reported a significant increase in profit for […]
International Investors Acquire Sri Lanka Rupee Bonds Worth Nearly US$30 Million
Foreign investors purchased nearly USD 30 million worth of Sri Lankan government securities in the week ending February 12, continuing a trend that has seen […]
Hayleys Reports 9% Profit Decline in December 2025 Quarter
In the December 2025 quarter, Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Plc, a diversified conglomerate engaged in export, manufacturing, retail, logistics, leisure, and energy sectors, experienced a 9 […]
Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs5.1bn in Treasury Bonds Post-Auction
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance – Public Debt Management Office has successfully sold 5,100 million rupees worth of bonds via a tap issue at an […]
Sri Lanka Stocks Surge Amid Strong Corporate Earnings Reports
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka concluded Friday’s session on a positive note, buoyed by the release of several companies’ financial […]
Fitch Confirms ‘AAA’ Rating for Sri Lanka’s Hayleys
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the National Long-Term Rating of ‘AAA(lka)’ for Sri Lankan conglomerate Hayleys PLC, citing the company’s diversification and substantial export activities as […]
Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens as Bond Yields Remain Stable
Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.20/23 to the US dollar in the spot market on Friday, compared to 309.30/37 the previous day, according to […]
From “Unlock Secure Growth” to Earnings Collapse: How WealthTrust’s IPO Narrative Unravelled Within One Quarter
When WealthTrust Securities Limited came to the market in December 2025, the IPO was marketed as a discounted opportunity to participate in a high-return, capital-efficient […]
Sri Lanka Secures Additional Rs9 Billion in Treasury Bills Post-Auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s public debt management office successfully sold 9,000 million rupees worth of treasury bills through a tap issue, with average yields […]