Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) maintained its upward momentum on Tuesday, with the ASPI rising 55.97 points (+0.26%) to 21,282.84, while the S&P SL20 added 16.01 points (+0.26%) to 6,073.14. Investor sentiment remained mixed, with some participants booking profits and others increasing accumulation amid expectations of further market gains. Intraday volatility remained elevated, though the ASPI traded within a narrow 90-point range between its high and low.

Turnover reached LKR 6.56 Bn, with crossings contributing LKR 1.21 Bn (18% of total turnover). The largest crossing by value came from LOLC.N at LKR 370.5 Mn, while CALH.N recorded the largest volume with 13 Mn shares traded.

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