FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka experienced a positive closure on Friday, breaking a streak of weekly declines that resulted in a loss of 405.48 points since the previous Friday, according to data from the CSE.
For the week, the market recorded a decline of 1.83 percent. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 0.35 percent, equating to a rise of 75.53 points, bringing it to 21,773.25. Similarly, the S&P SL200 index rose by 0.25 percent, or 14.94 points, to reach 6,081.43.
Market turnover for the day was reported at 2 billion rupees. Analysts have indicated that investor sentiment on the exchange has been under pressure due to ongoing global uncertainties and instances of selective profit-taking among investors.
Notable gainers contributing to the ASPI included Ceylon Cold Stores, which rose by 4.25 rupees to reach 128, Haycarb, which increased by 8 rupees to 170.25, and Dialog Axiata, which saw a gain of 30 cents to settle at 44 rupees.
Brokers have noted that negative sentiment on the CSE has been exacerbated this week by the escalating conflict in West Asia. (Colombo/Jul10/2026)
