By Hiran H. Senewiratrne
The CSE fell 0.12 percent yesterday, pushed down by Ceylinco Insurance PLC, Expolanka Holdings and Commercial Leasing and Finance. However, the market indicated mixed reactions, where investors were cautious due to an increase in the number of Covid 19 infections in Sri Lanka, stock market analysts said.
The Colombo benchmark All Share Price Index fell 8.50 points to close at 7,208.20 and the S&P SL20 index of more liquid stocks gained 0.24 per cent or 6.93 points to close at 2,869.25.The market closed early yesterday ahead of May Day which falls today.
ASPI opened higher and continued to gain but marginally fell right before the market closed at 12.30 pm..
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