The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. The Exchange said certain transactions of Wealthtrust Securities Limited conducted during the morning session appeared to be at irregular prices, which may have had…
The US dollar surpassed the Rs. 310 level against the Sri Lankan rupee today (January 7), for the first time since February 29, 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL’s Indicative Rate of the USD/LKR Spot Exchange Rate was recorded at Rs. 310.02 today, marking a notable weakening of the…
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) was halted at 9:53 a.m. today (07) following unusual trading activity observed in a newly listed company. The temporary suspension was imposed after several irregular transactions were detected in Wealth Trust Securities Limited, which commenced secondary market trading for the first time today.
Reuters – Caracas and Washington have reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, a flagship negotiation that would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts. The agreement is a strong sign that the…
Sri Lanka recorded a major milestone in innovation and industrial engineering as Rohan De Lanerolle Snr (80) was honoured with five prestigious awards at the Asia Awards 2026, held in India, marking one of the most significant international recognitions received by a Sri Lankan inventor in recent years. At the same ceremony, C2S.LK, a Sri…
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has committed LKR 420 million in support of the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative, aimed at accelerating recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The commitment will support critical recovery efforts across healthcare and education benefiting communities in affected regions. These include the restoration and upgrading of…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded a notable rise in its market indices today (06), extending its upward momentum for the ninth consecutive trading session. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) posted a significant gain of 278.16 points during the day, reflecting a 1.21 percent increase compared to the previous trading session. Accordingly, the ASPI…
Singapore Airlines will commence three daytime flight services between Colombo and Singapore from 6 January 2026, further expanding connectivity between Sri Lanka and the airline’s global network. The new daytime service will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, strengthening the airline’s existing flight schedule and offering customers greater flexibility and choice when travelling between the…
Shares of WealthTrust Securities Limited (“WTS”), following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), are set to begin trading tomorrow on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Diri Savi Board under the ticker symbol “WLTH-N-0000”. The IPO, which opened for subscription on 17 December 2025, offered 71,548,244 Ordinary Voting Shares at an issue price…
Reuters – Asian stocks extended their record climb on Tuesday, taking the baton from Wall Street where gains for oil companies and financials helped the Dow Jones Industrial Average, opens new tab hit an all-time peak. U.S. big oil got a boost from the country’s military raid at the weekend that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas…
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