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Colombo stock market’s memorable run persists Source:FT Turnover soars to 6-month high of Rs. 16.5 b as investors remain bullish Indices close on the up despite mid-day profit taking Expolanka stretches its market leadership further The Colombo stock market sustained its super momentum yesterday with new high turnover ending a memorable week. The All Share Price Index gained by 10.6% and the S&PSL20 improved by 18 points or 0.5%. Earlier in the day, ASPI crossed the 9,000 points mark but profit taking brought it down to finish the day at 8,931 points with a YTD return of 31.8%. For the week, the ASPI gained 691.27 points (8.39%) while the S&P SL20 gained 293.61 points (9.62%). ...