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Sri Lankan shares end slightly higher as consumer stocks rise

Sri Lankan shares end slightly higher as consumer stocks rise

  • The CSE All-Share Index closed up 0.07% at 7,355.14, marking a positive finish for a fifth straight session.
  • The country on Monday announced travel restrictions, starting May 21, in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Published 18 May, 2021 08:23pm
Sri Lankan shares end higher for fourth straight day
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Sri Lankan shares end higher for fourth straight day

  • Conglomerates LOLC Holdings Plc and John Keells Holdings were the top two boosts to the index, gaining 4.4% and 3.1%, respectively.
  • Trading volumes climbed to 147.8 million from 61.4 million in the previous session.
Published 17 May, 2021 06:16pm
Financials, industrials boost Sri Lanka stocks
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Financials, industrials boost Sri Lanka stocks

  • The CSE All-Share Index rose 0.26% to end at 7,161.77. It has climbed 5.72% this year.
  • Conglomerate John Keells Holding and food retailer Cargills (Ceylon) Plc were among the top boosts to the index, gaining 1.30% and 3.77%, respectively.=
Updated 12 May, 2021 06:18pm
Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials, consumer stocks gain
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Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials, consumer stocks gain

  • The CSE All-Share Index rose 0.49% to 7,145.97. On Tuesday the index fell 1.4%, its worst one-day fall since April 27.
  • Diversified holding company Expolanka Holdings Plc and cigarette maker Ceylon Tobacco Company Plc were the top boosts, gaining 1.6% and 2.9%, respectively.
Published 05 May, 2021 08:52pm
Sri Lankan shares fall as virus cases surge
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Sri Lankan shares fall as virus cases surge

  • The CSE All-Share Index fell 1.44% to 7,111.45. Its worst one-day fall since April 27.
  • Sri Lanka reported 1,923 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, a record increase, while overall deaths have crossed 700 so far, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.
Published 04 May, 2021 07:55pm
Sri Lankan shares edge up as financials rise
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Sri Lankan shares edge up as financials rise

  • The CSE All-Share Index rose 0.10% to 7,215.60. The index has climbed 6.5% this year.
  • Foreign investors were net sellers in the equity market, offloading shares worth 277.4 million Sri Lankan rupees ($1.4 million), according to exchange data.
Published 03 May, 2021 05:24pm
Sri Lankan shares close lower as industrials weigh
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Sri Lankan shares close lower as industrials weigh

  • The CSE All-Share Index fell 0.32% to close at 7,216.70 points. The index is up about 6.5% for the year.
  • Foreign investors were net sellers in the equity market, offloading more than 839 million rupees ($4.28 million) worth of shares, according to exchange data.
Published 29 Apr, 2021 06:28pm
Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials, financials fall
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Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials, financials fall

  • The CSE All-Share Index fell about 1.4% to close at 7,327.91 points. The index is up about 8.2% for the year.
  • The Sri Lankan central bank on Wednesday evening said it would issue development bonds worth up to $750 million via auction on April 22
Published 22 Apr, 2021 04:59pm
Sri Lankan shares end lower as financials drag
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Sri Lankan shares end lower as financials drag

  • The CSE All-Share Index fell 0.57% to close at 7,600.57 points. The index is up over 12.2% for the year.
  • Conglomerate Lanka ORIX Leasing Company Plc and investment company Browns Investments Plc were the top drags to the index, falling 2.7% and 3.1%, respectively.
Published 16 Apr, 2021 06:03pm
Sri Lankan shares end higher, mark best week in 11
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Sri Lankan shares end higher, mark best week in 11

  • Conglomerate Browns Investments Plc and finance and leasing company L B Finance Plc were the top boosts to the index, gaining 3.4% and 7%, respectively.
  • Trading volume rose to 169.2 million from 150.6 million in the previous session.
Published 09 Apr, 2021 05:09pm
Sri Lankan shares rise on financial, consumer boost
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Sri Lankan shares rise on financial, consumer boost

  • The CSE All-Share Index notched its fourth straight session of gains, closing 0.41% higher at 7,310.26.
  • Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading 187.5 million rupees ($937,500.00) worth of shares, according to exchange data.
Updated 07 Apr, 2021 05:32pm
Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials weigh
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Sri Lankan shares end lower as industrials weigh

  • The CSE All-Share Index ended down 0.18% at 7,115.12.
  • Diversified holding company Expolanka Holdings Plc and cigarette maker Ceylon Tobacco Company Plc were the top drags on the index, shedding 1.3% and 0.5%, respectively.
Published 30 Mar, 2021 05:27pm
Sri Lankan shares slip as industrials weigh
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Sri Lankan shares slip as industrials weigh

  • The CSE All Share Index ended 0.29% lower at 7,296.88. The move followed a sharp rise on Monday.
  • Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading shares worth 185 million Sri Lankan rupees ($943,878), according to exchange data.
Updated 09 Mar, 2021 09:30pm