Tuesday, 02 November 2004 |
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ASPI down at Bourse The All Share Price Index (ASPI) which started at 1,534.4 points yesterday closed at 1,528.7 points moving down by 5.7 points while the Milanka Price Index which started at 2,194.6 points closed at 2,182.7 points moving down by 11.9 points. A total of Rs. 205.1 million was recorded. The Health Care sector accounted for 23% of the total turnover. Diversified, Motors and Stores and Supplies sectors were the only gainers while Chemicals and Pharmaceutical, Construction and Engineering sectors were the top losing sectors. Foreign investors were net buyers with purchases of Rs. 27.9 million and sales of Rs. 7.7 million. The ASPI recorded a gain of 472.3 points (44.4%) from January to October 2004. The Milanka Price Index recorded a gain of 296.8 points (15.6%). Foreign investors were the net buyers in the market so far for the year with net purchases of Rs. 672.4 million. The average daily turnover of the CSE so far for the year stands at Rs. 258 million. |
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