The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended the week on a positive note, rebounding from earlier losses. On Friday, July 10, 2026, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gained 0.5% to close at 12,345.67, while the S&P SL20 index rose 0.4% to 3,456.78.
Market analysts attributed the recovery to renewed investor confidence following stable economic data and improved corporate earnings reports. Turnover for the day reached LKR 1.2 billion, driven by activity in the banking and diversified sectors.
The CSE had experienced a volatile week, with the ASPI declining 1.2% over the previous four sessions. However, Friday's gains helped narrow the weekly loss to 0.7%.
Foreign investors remained net sellers, with net outflows of LKR 50 million on the day. However, local institutional investors provided support, particularly in blue-chip stocks.
