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The market remained positive during yesterday's trading with a total turnover of Rs. 77.7 million. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) moved up by 9.1 points to close at 1455.6 points while the Milanka Price Index (MPI) moved up by 9.0 points to close at 2048.3 points.

The Banks, Finance and Insurance sector accounted for 27% of the total turnover and 19% of the total trades.

Foreign investors were net buyers with purchases of Rs. 3.2 million and sales of Rs. 1.9 million.

Oil Palms, Hotels and Travels, Construction and Engineering, Motors, Beverage, Food and Tobacco were among the top gaining sectors while the top losing sectors included Investment Trusts, Banks, Finance and Insurance and Trading.

The top gainers included Ceylon Tea Services, Bukit Darah, James Finlay, Diesel and Motor Engineering and Hotel Developers while the top losers included Cargills, Capital Development and Investment, Ceylon Guardian, L.B. Finance (Voting) and L.B Finance (Warrants).

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