Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- Following yesterday's exceptional gains, the Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a mixed note today, with the ASPI ending marginally positive while the S&P SL20 finished slightly lower. The market traded largely sideways throughout the session, although healthy turnover and volume levels reflected improved liquidity and active participation.
Market sentiment remained mixed as the quarterly earnings season gathers momentum, prompting investors to reallocate portfolios toward anticipated earnings plays and value-driven opportunities. The ASPI closed at 23,813.77, up 7.58 points (+0.03%), while the S&P SL20 slipped 1.47 points (-0.02%) to 6,617.85. Total turnover stood at LKR 8.32 billion, with 187.27 million shares changing...