Stock surge continues for fifth day. All Share Price Index up by 94 points

May, 19, 2020

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed trading for the day by moving up for the fifth straight day.

The All Share Price Index (ASPI) increased by 2.04% or 94.18 points to close at 4,701.03 whilst the S&P SL20 index of more liquid stocks went up by 2.11% or 38.94 points to close at 1,886.65.

Market turnover was Rs.1.18 billion.

Companies that contributed mainly to the ASPI’s gain were; John Keells Holdings, Ceylon Cold Stores, Ceylon Tobacco Company, Melstacorp and LOLC.