Early rally fades as profit-taking leaves market mixed (opens original article in a new tab)

The Colombo Stock Exchange closed mixed as early gains from profit-taking were offset, with the ASPI slightly lower and S&P SL20 up slightly, while the Materials sector led trading activity.

• The Colombo Stock Exchange ended mixed with ASPI down 0.02% and S&P SL20 up 0.03%
• Early gains were offset by profit-taking, with 40% of turnover from crossing transactions
• Materials sector led with LKR 1.55 billion in turnover, CIC.N top performer