ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended 0.22 percent higher on Friday despite continued volatility in the market, data on its site showed. The market rose 4.7 percent, or 1 011.18 points, from a week ago. On Friday, the broader All Share Price Index closed 48.98 points up at 22,508.26. Meanwhile the more liquid S&P SL20 index climbed 0.04 percent, or 2.51 points higher to 6,097.66. Market turnover fell from 5.5 billion rupees to 3.02 billion rupees. Colombo Dockyard, Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) – non-voting, and Swisstek (Ceylon) contributed to the turnover. A crossing on Tokyo Cement Company (Lanka) non-voting…
Sri Lanka stocks close up 0.22-pct amidst volatility
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