Finance
The Colombo share market on Wednesday saw foreign investors being net sellers for the first time in 28 days, the Colombo Stock Exchange's data showed. The net outflow was Rs 102.6 million at the market's close. Foreigners accounted for 19% of the total market activity.
Analysts said the bourse was sluggish throughout the day stemming from selling pressure in shares which saw price increases in the recent past. The counters that lead the decline were John Keells Holdings, Ceylon Cold Stores, Carsons Cumberbatch and Sri Lanka Telecom. The All Share dipped 19.03 points to close at 6,284.76 (-0.30 %) and the S&P SL 20 Index dipped 9.06 points to close at 3,551.41. Today's turnover was Rs. 566.3 million.
MTD Walkers saw 1.4 million shares changing hands with analysts saying that a Malaysian shareholder, MTD Capital had sold this parcel. The counter appreciated 14.4% to close at Rs 31.8. (DEC)
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CSE - Foreigners net sellers, first time in 28 days
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