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Stock Market Indices Performance
Midday performance of primary stock market indices on May 14, 2026.
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Sri Lanka stocks up midday as NDB reveals court action
Sri Lanka stocks up midday Tuesday as investor sentiment remained cautiously positive despite mixed performances among selected counters and a legal disclosure involving National Development Bank (NDB), according to market data from the Colombo Stock Exchange. Sri Lanka stocks up midday while NDB discloses derivative action filing The Colombo bourse recorded moderate gains during midday trading, with the benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) climbing 44.47 points, or 0.19 percent, to reach 23,056.19. The more liquid S&P SL20 index also advanced 7.68 points, or 0.12 percent, to 6,307.70, reflecting steady investor participation across several key sectors. Among the top positive contributors to the ASPI were Richard Pieris and Company, which rose 2.28 percent to Rs.35.90, and Cargills (Ceylon), which gained 1.41 percent to close at Rs.700.00 during midday trading. Commercial Bank of Ceylon also edged higher by 0.24 percent to Rs.211.25, while L.B Finance increased 0.90 percent to Rs.168.50. The market’s upward momentum came amid continued interest in diversified holdings, banking, and consumer-related stocks. Analysts noted that the market maintained a relatively stable trajectory despite cautious investor sentiment surrounding corporate developments and broader economic conditions. However, not all counters traded positively. Melstacorp declined 0.53 percent to Rs.189.00, while LVL Energy Fund fell 1.15 percent to Rs.8.60, emerging as the leading negative contributors to the ASPI during the session. Turnover at the Colombo Stock Exchange stood at 1.25 billion rupees by midday, indicating sustained trading activity. Real Estate Management & Development recorded the highest turnover, generating 360.97 million rupees in transactions. Market participants said continued activity in the real estate segment reflected ongoing investor interest in selected development-linked counters. In a notable corporate disclosure, National Development Bank informed the market that a derivative action had been filed by a minority shareholder against the bank, its external auditors Ernst & Young, and several audit partners in the Commercial High Court of the Western Province. According to the disclosure, the court has reserved its order for May 13, 2026. The filing has attracted investor attention due to its potential governance and compliance implications for the banking sector and listed financial institutions. Following the announcement, NDB shares traded slightly lo...
Sri Lanka's Stock Market Sees Midday Gains as NDB Reveals Court-Filed ...
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka showed positive movement during midday trading on Tuesday, according to data from the CSE. The All Share Price Index experienced an increase of 0.19 percent, translating to a rise of 44.47 points, bringing it to a total of 23,056.19. Meanwhile, the S&P SL20 index rose by 0.12 percent, or 7.68 points, reaching 6,307.70. Notable gainers contributing to the All Share Price Index included Richard Pieris and Company, which increased by 2.28 percent to Rs.35.90, Cargills (Ceylon) with a rise of 1.41 percent to Rs.700.00, Commercial Bank of Ceylon, which saw a 0.24 percent increase to Rs.211.25, and L.B Finance, up by 0.90 percent to Rs.168.50. On the downside, Melstacorp reported a decline of 0.53 percent to Rs.189.00, while LVL Energy Fund fell by 1.15 percent to Rs.8.60, marking them as the primary negative contributors to the ASPI. The market turnover reached 1.25 billion rupees, with Real Estate Management & Development leading the way at 360.97 million rupees. In other news, the National Development Bank disclosed that a minority shareholder has initiated a derivative action against the bank, its external auditors Ernst & Young, and their partners in the Commercial High Court of the Western Province. The court has postponed its decision until May 13, 2026. As for NDB shares, they were observed trading down by 0.21 percent at Rs.117.50. (Colombo/May12/2026)
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CSEALL Quote - Sri Lanka Colombo Stock Exchange All Share Index
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