Despite strong start market dipped later in the day due to profit taking by investors. ASI closed slightly lower at 4134.46, down 1.59 points while MPI also lost 8.58 points to close at 4694.98. Heavy trading reported in Asia Capital Plc (2,420,300), Colombo Land & Development Company Plc (8,032,500 shares) & Ceylon Grain Elevators (1,324,700). Turnover was 2.03 billion rupees.
Ceylon Leather Products Plc was up by 9.25 to close at Rs 123.25 while Abans Electricals Plc gained 15.00 to close at Rs 160.00. AVIVA Insurance Plc closed at Rs 233.25, up 13.25. Malwatte Valley Plantations Plc gained 4.25 to close at Rs 56.25.
Ceylon Cold Stores Plc a subsidiary of JKH lost nineteen rupees to close at Rs 200.25. Ceylon Tobacco Plc was down by 5.25 to end the day at Rs 310.00. Commercial Bank of Ceylon Plc lost 3.75 to close at Rs 241.25.
CSE has announced that the Rigam Wayamba Salterns Ltd shares will commence trading on 29th April 2010 & will be classified under Beverage Food & Tobacco sector.

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