Notable
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Distilleries Company, Ceylon Cold Stores, Hayleys, and Hemas
Easing global pressures and lower oil prices helped lift market sentiment
The rating also reflects Fitch's treatment of repurchase agreements (repos) with non-investment-grade counterparties,
Profitability was heavily weighed down by a 34.2 percent rise in total benefits, claims, and expenses to Rs. 13.20 bn
The proposed debentures will mature in five years and will be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange.
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Overseas Realty, Hayleys, Softlogic Capital, and Haycarb
Valuations were now near cyclical lows
The transactions involved the purchase of 19,358,555 shares in total, all executed at a price of 12 rupees per share.
CAL plans to leverage AFC's capabilities to improve its capacity to source global capital flows into Sri Lanka, Banglade
The banking group posted basic earnings per share of 4.82 rupees for the third quarter (Q3),
The Hayleys group subsidiary posted basic earnings per share of 20 cents for the second quarter (Q2)
The shareholding had increased to 71,872,416 shares, representing 10 percent of the issued share capital as of Sep 30
The group posted basic earnings per share of 1.28 rupees for the second quarter (Q2)
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, LOLC Holdings, Singer Sri Lanka, and Ceylon Cold Stores
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 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 group posted basic earnings per share of Rs. 0.74 for the second quarter (Q2), compared to Rs. 0.41 a year earlier.
Softlogic Finance proposes 5-for-12 rights issue at 2.50 rupees per share to raise 1.00 billion rupees
The group posted an annualised basic loss per share of Rs. 0.42 for the second quarter (Q2), down from annualised basic
Positive contributors to the ASPI were LOLC Finance, Distilleries Company, John Keells Holdings
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
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
DCSL will undertake brewing, packaging and distribution of beer in addition to its existing hard liquor activities
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Dialog, HNB, Hemas and Hayleys
Positive contributors to the ASPI were Dialog Axiata, Hatton National Bank, Vallibel One
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