ECONOMYNEXT – Diversified financial shares and other selected shares from capital goods sector dragged down the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) indices on Thursday, data on its site showed. Indices slipped throughout the session leading the market to trade in negative territory. The broader All Share Price Index (ASPI) dipped 0.80 percent, or 182.14 points to close at 22,662.09. Meanwhile, the more liquid S&P SL20 index closed 0.68 percent, or 42.85 points lower, at 6,268.45. Top negative contributors to the ASPI were Sampath Bank (down 1.50 rupees at 146.00), Richard Pieris & Company (down 1.20 rupees at 38.10 rupees), Commercial Bank…
Sri Lanka stocks close down dragged by financial shares
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