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.
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