Mixed sentiments

Yesterday’s trading at the Colombo bourse displayed mixed sentiments. The ASPI edged up 16.63 points while the MPI saw a dip of 20.07 points at the close of the day’s trading. Interest was seen in the poultry counters such as BFL, GRAN and TAFL and plantation sector counters that continued to be the centre of attraction yesterday.

The Banking sector too gained some attention during the day. Retail participation was higher comparatively although high net worth institutional participation was also evident. Price losers outnumbered price gainers by 131 to 91.

A net foreign outflow of Rs 222.45 million was recorded.

BMS daily report