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| Tuesday, 22 February 2005 |
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Investor sentiment positive The investor sentiment continues to scatter among the various sector shares. The visit by two former Presidents of USA boosted the market yesterday and investors reacted positively saying that Sri Lanka enjoys international backing. Stockbrokers said that liquidity level in the market is fairly strong and profit taking is absorbed as the market is recording gains. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) appreciated by 4.86 points and the Milanka Price Index (MPI) appreciated by 19.04 points during the day. The ASPI which opened the day at 1714.55 points moved up by 0.28% to close at 1719.41 points while the MPI which opened at 2352.47 points closed 0.80 % higher at 2371.51 points. Information Technology, Manufacturing, Health Care and Construction and Engineering Sectors were the top gainers for the day while Power and Energy, Land and Property and Footwear and Textile sectors were the top losers. A total turnover of Rs. 328.9 million was recorded during the day with the Diversified Holding Sector contributing 27.41% to the total turnover. |
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