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Case Studies | Feb 21, 2026
Expolanka Holdings: Rise, Freight Boom & CSE Delisting
Expolanka Holdings began in 1978 exporting fresh produce as Sri Lanka liberalised. It grew into a global logistics leader, listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2011, and posted record profits during the 2020-2022 freight crisis. SG Holdings took full control and completed CSE delisting in September 2024 at Rs. 185 per share. Today it operates privately as Expolanka Holdings Limited, still anchored in Sri Lanka but fully aligned with its Japanese parent’s worldwide network.
Opinion | Feb 21, 2026
Why We Can't Rely on Technical Analysis Alone
Technical analysis spots patterns in price and volume that many traders use daily. Yet major events prove it cannot be relied on exclusively when external forces dominate. The 2021 GameStop frenzy and 2008 Volkswagen squeeze show how crowd behavior and structural surprises render historical signals irrelevant. Blending tools with broader awareness remains essential.
AI | Feb 20, 2026
AI Bubble or Infrastructure Supercycle?
AI infrastructure spending has surged to historic levels, led by OpenAI expansion and Elon Musk-backed data center buildouts. Markets are divided between AI Bubble concerns and long-term productivity optimism. The debate now centers on earnings durability, energy constraints and capital discipline.
Capital Markets | Feb 20, 2026
The History of the Colombo Stock Exchange
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) traces its roots back to the late 19th century under British rule. Over decades, it evolved through regulatory reforms, automation and post-war capital market expansion. Today, it stands as a key pillar of Sri Lanka’s financial system, shaped by macro cycles and global capital flows.
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Analytics | Feb 19, 2026
What is Relative Strength vs ASPI and Why Every CSE Investor Needs It
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
Analytics | Feb 18, 2026
SMA 20, SMA 50 & RSI: Reading CSE Price Signals in 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