CSE rally continues as broad buying pushes ASPI toward 21,400
The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its positive momentum for a third consecutive session on Friday, 7 August 2026, as broad-based…
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Sri Lanka among countries facing 10% US tariff under new forced labour policy
Sri Lanka has been placed in the lower 10% tariff category under a new United States trade measure targeting imports…
Sri Lanka’s exports surpass US$9 billion in first half of 2026
Sri Lanka’s total exports exceeded the US$9 billion mark during the first six months of 2026, reflecting continued growth in…
Central Bank keeps policy rate at 8.75% due to inflation rise
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75%, citing the…
CSE declines further as geopolitical concerns weigh on investor sentiment
The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its decline on Wednesday, with both benchmark indices closing lower as escalating tensions in the…
Litro cuts domestic LP gas prices by up to Rs. 300
Litro Gas Lanka today announced a reduction in the prices of domestic LP gas cylinders, with the revised rates taking…
CSE ends slightly lower as early gains fade amid selective buying and weak sentiment
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened the session on a positive note, with the ASPI gaining around 60 points during…
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
Yum! Brands is selling its struggling Pizza Hut chain in a deal worth $2.7bn (£2bn), the company has announced. Yum!…
Market stages strong recovery as ASPI surges over 740 points on renewed buying interest
The Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a powerful rebound on 15th June 2026, with both benchmark indices posting substantial gains as…
LAUGFS gas prices remain unchanged
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced that domestic LPG prices will remain unchanged for June despite rising global procurement costs, supply…