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CSE Market Pulse

Close-to-close notes on the ASPI, S&P SL20, breadth, turnover, sectors, and notable Colombo Stock Exchange movers.

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ASPI / latest close

Market date

20 FEB 2026

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Breadth MIXED

Market Pulse / Feb 20, 2026

ASPI Declines 0.21% Amid Soft Breadth and Concentrated Liquidity

Decliners outnumbered advancers nearly 2:1 as Capital Goods captured the largest turnover share while telecom weakness and selective large-cap flows shaped a cautious session.

CSE / Closing pulseWED

Market date

18 FEB 2026

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Market date

17 FEB 2026

-0.01%

Breadth NEGATIVE

Market Pulse / Feb 18, 2026

CSE close: ASPI -0.01%, breadth negative on 2026-02-17

A narrative closeout on participation, liquidity, and sector rotation at the Colombo Stock Exchange for 2026-02-17.

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Market Pulse / Feb 18, 2026

CSE Advances Modestly Amid Concentrated Flows and Soft Breadth

Selective buying in Insurance and Capital Goods propelled indices higher while decliners outnumbered advancers, highlighting narrow participation.