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Analytics | Feb 19, 2026
Exactly what relative strength versus the ASPI measures, how the pairwise correlation matrix works, and why these two metrics are must-know tools for anyone investing on the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2026. Real calculations and local relevance included. Keywords: relative strength vs ASPI, correlation matrix CSE, ASPI relative performance, stock correlation Sri Lanka, CSE metrics explained
Market Pulse | Feb 18, 2026
The Colombo Stock Exchange ended modestly higher on February 18, 2026, with the ASPI closing at 23,934.24 after a 0.22 percent gain and the SPSL20 advancing a stronger 0.70 percent to 6,755.83. Turnover reached LKR 5.66 billion on 289 million shares across 42,525 trades, reflecting solid activity levels. However, inter

Analytics | Feb 18, 2026
The ASPI closed at 23,934.24 on 18 February 2026. See how the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages plus the RSI are helping Sri Lankan investors and entrepreneurs read real price action on the Colombo Stock Exchange — no hype, just clear signals that matter for local portfolios. Keywords: SMA 20 SMA 50, RSI CSE, CSE technical analysis, ASPI price action, Colombo Stock Exchange indicators
Market Pulse | Feb 18, 2026
ASPI finished -0.01% while S&P SL20 closed +0.08%. Breadth ended 114/139/42 (adv/dec/unch), keeping the tape negative rather than broad-based. Turnover totalled LKR 4,234,532,935 with 38.7K trades. The read-through is that index drift did not fully align with participation, pointing to selective conviction. When liquid
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Inflation | Feb 16, 2026
Central Bank of Sri Lanka's February 2026 report signals end of deflation, with inflation projected to climb gradually amid demand recovery and cyclone effects. How this shapes rupee stability and growth for investors