The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed another weak trading session on Tuesday (18th November 2025), with the ASPI declining 172.02 points (-0.72%) to close at 23,051.66, extending its pullback from the all-time high of 23,769.5. Market sentiment remained cautious as investors continued to lock in profits, while selective buying emerged in fundamentally strong counters amid the broader market correction.
Market pullback deepens as selling resumes
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