Sentiments at the Colombo stock market remained positive as the benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) today (08) crossed the 6,500 point mark for the first time since 04 May 2018,  amidst healthy turnover.

The ASPI surged 90.24 points ( or 1.39%)  to close at 6,564.00 and S&P SL20 Index of more liquid stocks surged 59.75 points ( or 2.31%) to end at 2,642.50.

The day’s trading recorded a turnover of  Rs. 4.23 billion. Here, Browns Investments PLC (Rs. 617.51 million) made the highest contribution to the daily turnover. In addition John Keells Holdings (Rs.484.35 million) and Royal Ceramics Lanka PLC (Rs.200.07 million) made significant contributions to the turnover.