CSE on upward trend: ASPI crosses 6,500 mark

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) ended trading on a positive note on Friday with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) crossing the 6,500 mark.

The ASPI surged73.73 points to close at 6,516.26. The day's trading recorded a turnover of Rs. 1,530,337,624.80 in 9,427 trades.

The index made consistent gains in April. In 2016, the ASPI recorded a dip of 14.97% in comparison to the start of the year, but has since gained 9.48% recording an upward trend.