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Monday November 9th, 2026
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John Keells Holdings Sept quarter net profit surges 213-pct to Rs5.2bn

The group posted basic earnings per share of 0.29 rupees for the second quarter (Q2), up from 0.09 rupees a year earlier

November 3, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.65/70 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields closed steady to lower on select tenors, dealers said.

November 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close up; ASPI gains 0.20-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Overseas Realty, Hayleys, Softlogic Capital, and Haycarb

November 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stock sell-off ‘overdone’, fund manager says

Valuations were now near cyclical lows

November 3, 2026 2 min read

Fitch assigns Asia Asset Finance's Rs3bn debenture issue 'A-(EXP)(lka)'

Debentures are likely to have a five-year maturity and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Asia Asset Finance Rs2bn debenture issue rated 'A+(EXP)(lka)' by Fitch Ratings

Debentures to have a maturity of five years and are to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange

October 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks flat, ASPI moves marginal 0.02-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank, and Sampath Bank

October 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Nations Trust Bank to raise Rs13.8bn in rights issue

3 new shares for every 22 shares held as of November 18

October 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 332.30/40 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Stocks were down

October 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 332.10/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields lower

Bond yields closed lower, dealers said.

October 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks end the week down; ASPI on 5-day losing streak

Market turnover was 825 million rupees as bearish sentiment continues

October 23, 2026 2 min read

Fitch assigns Sri Lanka CBC Finance's proposed debt 'BBB+(EXP)(lka)' rating

This view is based on COMB's full ownership of CBCF, a history of ordinary capital support and close brand alignment,

October 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open higher; ASPI gains 0.21-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Richard Pieris, Dialog, and Vallibel Finance

October 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 332.35/42 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Stocks opened up

October 23, 2026 1 min read
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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
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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
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S&P SL20 5,656.91 -0.43%
CSE All Share 19,927.30 -0.28%
Turnover Rs 1457.79 million 1193.67 million
Source: CSE
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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
Source: Central Bank/Indicative
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Overnight Money 7.70 7.69
Gilt Repo 7.74 7.72
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Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 332.20/35 to US dollar spot, bond yields edge up

Bond yields closed steady to higher on selected tenors,

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks close down; ASPI drops 1-pct, turnover at Rs1.1bn

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Ceylon Tobacco, The Kandy Hotels Company, Asia Asset Finance, and Resus Energy

October 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs2.2bn Treasury bills after auction

The issue offered 100 billion

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka NDB Sept quarter profit down 21-pct to Rs.2.8bn

The Bank said its financial fraud is being thoroughly investigated

October 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Asia Asset Finance to raise Rs2bn in debenture sale

The company proposes to have the debentures listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Vallibel One ups stake in The Fortress Resorts

Vallibel One's shareholding in The Fortress Resorts PLC is 53.89 percent.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee weaker at 332.11/20 to US dollar spot, bond yields steady

Bond yields were quoted steady to higher on selected tenors, dealers said.

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka stocks open lower; ASPI slips 0.10-pct

Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog Axiata, Renuka Holdings, Pan Asia Banking, and Browns Inv

October 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee closes at 331.90/332.05 to US dollar spot, bond yields recover

Bond yields closed steady to lower on selected tenors

October 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields rise on shorter term, less bills sold

80.61 billion rupees of bills sold of an offered 100 billion

October 21, 2026 1 min read
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