Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Market ended in green continuing the positive sentiment witnessed on the price gains made in COMB.N and CFIN, recording the highest close since August 9 2018.

"ASPI reached an intraday high of 6,181 within the first hour of trading followed by a downtrend, recording an intraday low of 6,122 and recovered to close at 6,143, gaining 13 points," First Capital said. The parcel trades made in CTC, MELS and SHL contributed 14% of the day's turnover while a net foreign outflow was witnessed amidst low foreign participation.

In the secondary market, the positive sentiment continued for the second consecutive day after presidential election results with heavy buying interest witnessed across the yield curve from both local ...