Indices down

The market moved down marginally during the days trading with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) moving down by 7.6 points while the more liquid Milanka Price Index (MPI) moving down by 0.8 points.

The ASPI which opened the day at 2,179.1 points closed the day at 2,171.5 points while the MPI which started the day at 2,859.5 points closed at 2,860.3 points.

A total turnover of Rs. 242.2 Mn was recorded during the day with a share volume of 9.5 shares being traded. Foreign investors were net sellers in the market with purchases of Rs. 30.1 Mn and sales of Rs. 40.1 Mn. A total of 3,280 trades were concluded during the day.

Hujey International, Property Development, Reefcomber, Central Industries and Watawala Plantations were amongst top gainers while Vanik Non Voting, Millers and Dockyard were among the top losers.

Land and property, plantations, banks finance and insurance and footwear and textiles sectors were the main gainers during the day while construction and engineering and services sectors recorded main negative growth.