ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed up on Wednesday, data on its site showed, while turnover remained low. Investor interest was seen in selected shares from retail, capital goods and financial sector. The broader All Share Price Index (ASPI) rose 24.32 points to close at 22,844.23. The index hiked after the opening bell and gradually fell, but remained in the positive territory. Meanwhile, the more liquid S&P SL20 index closed 0.20 percent, or 12.55 points higher, at 6,311.30. Top contributors to the ASPI were HNB (up 5 rupees at 407.25), Colombo Dockyard (up 19.50 rupees at 424.75 rupees),…
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