Investors actively bought Lanka Cement & hotel sector stocks. Over 2.3 million Lanka Cement shares traded at price range of Rs 12.25 to 13.00 per share & closed 75 cents higher at Rs 13.00.

ASI gained 22.73 points & closed the day at 1834.94 while MPI was up by 2.10 points to end at 2012.18.

Turnover was Rs 170.2 million.

There were Rs 13.7 million foreign purchases & 24.5 million foreign sales during the day.
Hotel sector interest was mainly due to expectation of more tourist arrivals to the country with ending of war with terrorist.

This is the best time for long to medium term investors to start buying before market get too hot.

Financial Statements released.

John Keels Holdings interim financial statement for the nine months ended 31st December 2008.

Dividend Announcement

COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC – Dividend Dates
Company ID: – COMB Date of Announcement: – 26.Jan.2009 Rate of Dividend: – Rs.4.00 per share-Final Dividend (Voting and Nonvoting) Financial Year: – 2008 XD: – 31.Mar. 2009 Payment: – 06.Apr.2009 Share Transfer Book Open

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