ECONOMYNEXT – Investor interest in diversified financials and construction shares pushed Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to close 0.66 percent higher on Monday, data on its site showed. The broader All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed 150.67 points up at 23,014.75. Meanwhile the more S&P SL20 gained 0.67 percent, or 41.35 points to close at 6,227.44. Continued retail investor interest in banks stocks were seen in the market. The top contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank (up 4.25 rupees at 207.25), Carson Cumberbatch (up 50.50 rupees at 797.75), ACL Cables (up 4.65 rupees at 103.75), LOLC (up 10.75…
Sri Lanka stocks gain 0.66-pct on diversified financials, construction shares
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