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Trading at the Colombo Bourse recorded gains yesterday on thin volumes. Stock brokers said that the investor reaction was mainly boosted by the positive news on the resumption of talks between the army and the LTTE to ensure normalcy in the east that was vital for the success towards the peace process.

The surge in the All Share Price Index was influenced by the rise on the Carsons' share. The ASPI increased to 1,392.81 points from 1,370.43 points on Tuesday. The Milanka Price Index increased to 2,074.57 points from 2,054.60. The turnover for the day was Rs 94,473,828. Colombo Land, Ceylinco Seylan, SLT and CT Land were heavily traded stocks.

Domestic purchases were Rs 2,008 million and foreign purchases Rs 108 million. Vanik Incorp Ltd, Good Hope, Selinsing, Horana and Carsons were the top five gainers.

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