Notable
The group recorded basic earnings of Rs. 2.49 per share for the second quarter (Q2), down from Rs. 4.86 per share a year
Bond yields closed broadly steady, dealers said.
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Distilleries Company, HNB, Dialog Axiata, Sunshine Holdings and Sampath
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Distilleries Company, Sunshine Holdings, Dialog Axiata, HNB, and Commercial Bank
Top positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Commercial Bank and Laugfs Gas
An auction of 90,000 million rupees Treasury bills was ongoing
Bond yields edged up slightly on the shorter end of the yield curve
66.12 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 90 billion
The ASPI was down 281.42 points below the psychological 19,000 mark
65% stake represented by 6.5 million ordinary voting shares and 100% of the subsidiary's 10 million preferential shares
The proposed debentures, which will mature in five and seven years, will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Market turnover was 318.20 million rupees.
An auction of 90,000 million rupees Treasury bills is scheduled on October 14.
The issue offered 100 billion rupees
The fixed rate of interest payable on the bond will be determined through competitive bidding
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Hemas Holdings, Ceylon Cold Stores, Dialog Axiata, Vallibel One, and Ambeon Holdi
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
The amalgamation is slated to take effect on January 1, 2027, or on such other date as determined by the District Court
Turnover was largely supported by crossings
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, SMB Finance, LOLC Holdings, Vidullanka, and John Keells Holdings
Akzo Nobel NV plans to sell its South East Asia Decorative Paints business to Nippon Paint Holdings Co, Ltd.
Bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said.
Sri Lanka has witnessed total inflow of around Rs.60.7 billion into rupee bonds this year through Oct. 9
Bond yields closed slightly higher, dealers said.
The ASPI ended the week down 496 points from last Friday, amidst a mixed week of trading.
Market turnover was 343.62 million rupees.
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