ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recovered some of its losses on Tuesday, data on its site showed. Market recovered after it plunged to a two-month low on Monday as cyclone Ditwah weighed down market sentiment. The broader All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed 1 percent, or 219.51 points up at 22,241.57 while the more liquid S&P SL20 index closed 0.85 percent, or 51.92 points higher, at 6,137.79. Investor interest was seen in diversified financials and selected shares on Tuesday. Top contributors to the ASPI were Richard Pieris and Company (up 3.90 rupees at 40.80 rupees), Ceylinco Holdings…
Sri Lanka stocks rise 1-pct on financial, construction shares
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