CSE extends the bullish run amidst active participation
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended the positive sentiment for the fourth consecutive day as investors continued to actively participate in the market.…
Stock market thrives consecutively over recent political developments
Colombo bourse recorded gains for the second straight session with faint improvement in investor sentiment over recent political developments in the country with the affirmed resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa,…
Policy Rate Hike Dampens the Equity Market
Bourse recorded losses for the fourth straight session with investors taking a defensive approach following the policy rate hike by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), First Capital Research…
Dhammika Perera sworn in as a Member of Parliament
Top Businessman Dhammika Perera was sworn in as a National List Member of Parliament of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna before Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, the Speaker of Parliament today…
DIMO acquires Germany-based EgeSun GmbH’s local subsidiary, Tropical Health Food for Rs.450.08 million
Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DMO) acquired a 94.45% stake in Germany-based EgeSun GmbH’s subsidiary, Tropical Health Food (THF) Pvt Limited for Rs.450.08 million yesterday. The owner of EgeSun, Orhan…
Stock Market backslides to the red territory
Colombo Bourse closed in the red zone on Wednesday after consecutive gains during the last three trading sessions as a selling spree emerged, First Capital Research said. Following the long…
Sri Lankan shares jump as Expolanka, LOCL surge
Sri Lankan shares extended sharp gains for a second straight session on Thursday, as beaten-down heavyweight industrial and financial stocks surged. The CSE All-Share index closed 4.55% higher at 7,611.43.…
Colombo Stock Brokers Association defends the decision to temporarily close down the Colombo Stock Exchange
Colombo Stock Brokers Association (CSBA) defends the decision by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) to temporarily close down the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) for 5 business…
World Bank deeply concerned about the uncertain economic outlook in Sri Lanka and its impact on people
Sri Lanka’s economic outlook is highly uncertain due to fiscal and external imbalances. Urgent policy measures are needed to address the high levels of debt and debt service, reduce the…
Sri Lanka doubles interest rates to check inflation; stabilize the economy
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s central bank on Friday doubled its key interest rates, an unprecedented 700 basis points each, to cushion the rise in inflation caused by a crippling shortage…