CSE positive

BOURSE: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed yesterday on a positive note. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) and Milanka Price Index (MPI) showed an increase, sources said.

John Keells contributed half of yesterday’s turnover by dominating the market, which was 2.74 million shares. During the day, 5.8 million shares were traded in volumes, Bartleet Mallory Stockbrokers (Pvt) Limited sources said.

The ASPI went up by 14 points and the MPI jumped to 19 points bringing positive results for the market yesterday.

The highest number of shares that traded other than JKH were ACL Cables 0.27 million and Balangoda Plantation 0.25 million shares.

(HHS)