ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo Stock Exchange’s indices dipped after the opening bell for the second consecutive day, data on its site showed. Despite the indices’ recovery in the latter part of the session, they ended marginally down. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell 0.01 percent, or 1.71 points to 23,459.75 on Friday. The index was dragged down by some financial and capital goods stocks. Meanwhile, the more liquid S&P SL20 index closed 0.34 percent, or 22.22 points lower at 6,435.93. Top negative contributors to the ASPI were Melstacorp (down 3.75 rupees at 187.75), Sampath Bank (down 2.25 rupees at 148.00),…
Sri Lanka stocks close marginally lower, losses continue
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