Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Colombo Bourse displayed mixed sentiment throughout the day, with the market dipping in the morning before gradually recovering, largely supported by activity in small and mid cap shares.

The ASPI closed at 22,321, marking a marginal gain of 2 points compared to the previous session. Both retail and HNW participation remained average. Top positive contributors to the index included DIAL, CTHR, MERC, GREG, and HARI. Turnover stood at LKR 5.7Bn, representing a 22% decline from the monthly average of LKR 7.3Bn. The Diversified Financials sector led sector-wise turnover contribution with a 31% share, while the Banks and Capital Goods sectors jointly accounted for 26%. Investor interest in penny stocks persisted, con...