*First Capital Research | Daily Equity Watch | 13-Feb-26*
*“Indices advance as HNW activity lifts market turnover”*
The Colombo Bourse posted modest gains over the session, with both major indices climbing steadily after a softer start and accelerating into the afternoon. ASPI rose about 57 points to 23,710, while S&P SL20 advanced 19 points to 6,619. Top positive contributors to the ASPI were HNB, RICH, CTEA, COMB and AEL. Market breadth was evenly split, with 113 stocks declining and 113 advancing, reflecting a balanced session. HNW participation was robust during the session. LKR 1.2Bn worth of TKYO shares were traded, representing 14.0% of total market turnover through crossings. Followed by TJL with LKR 671Mn (7.9%) and SAMP with LKR 367Mn (4.3%). Daily turnover stood at LKR 8.5Bn, marking an increase of 26.5% over the monthly average of LKR 6.7Bn. Materials sector led the daily turnover with a share of 37%, followed by the Banking, and Capital Goods sectors collectively contributing 28%. Foreign investors remained net sellers, posting a net outflow of LKR 986.2Mn.
The secondary market yields declined across the curve, while buying interest persisted amidst large trading volumes. The PDMO concluded the T-bond auction, with the offers fully subscribed. Over 2029 segment, 15.06.2029, 15.09.2029, 15.10.2029 and 15.12.2029 maturities traded in the range of 9.34%-9.45%. Moving ahead, 01.03.2030, 15.05.2030 and 01.07.2030 traded within the band of 9.55%-9.50%. Further towards mid-term maturities, 15.03.2031, 01.10.2032, 01.06.2033 and 15.09.2034 changed hands at 9.70%, 10.10%, 10.38% and 10.60% respectively. Around the long tenor, 15.06.2035, 01.07.2037 and 15.08.2039 traded at 10.73%, 10.85% and 10.90% respectively. At the T-bond auction, PDMO accepted its initial offer in full, totaling to LKR 51.0Bn. Acceptances on 01.03.2030 and 15.08.2036 maturities were LKR 21.0Bn and LKR 30.0Bn while the weighted average yields stood at 9.52% and 10.73% respectively. On the external front, the LKR appreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 309.39/USD compared to LKR 309.46/USD recorded the previous day. Overnight liquidity in the banking system marginally expanded to LKR 296.71Bn from LKR 296.45Bn recorded previously. #CZAMAonBinanceSquare #BTCMiningDifficultyDrop #XRPHACKED #ETFvsBTC
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*First Capital Research | Daily Equity Watch | 12-Feb-26*
*“Colombo Bourse indices dip slightly”*
The Colombo Bourse showed a subdued and slightly negative performance during the session, with both indices trading in the red. Despite the early upward momentum both the indices marginally dropped as the ASPI declined by 3 points to 23,653, while the S&P SL20 dropped by 12 points to 6,600. Top negative contributors to the ASPI were RICH, CFIN, JKH, RIL and AEL. Share prices of 125 companies declined during the session, while only 106 recorded positive contributions. HNW participation was limited and retail investors’ participation also remained subdued. Daily turnover stood at LKR 4.8Bn, marking a decrease of 29.8% over the monthly average of LKR 6.9Bn. Banking sector led the daily turnover with a share of 30%, followed by the Food Beverage & Tobacco, and Capital Goods sectors collectively contributing 31%. Foreign investors remained net sellers, posting a net outflow of LKR 42.8Mn.
*First Capital Research | Daily FI & UT Watch | 11-Feb-26*
*“Short end of the yield curve sees buying interest”*
Public Debt Management Office concluded its weekly T-Bill auction where LKR 90.0Bn was raised, accepting the fully offered amount. The weighted average yields inched down across all tenures with that of the 3M Bill inching down by 8bps to settle at 7.72% while that of the 6M and 12M tenures dipped by 10bps and 2bps, settling at 8.07% and 8.31% respectively. The secondary market yield curve witnessed buying interest in short tenors, albeit with moderate volumes and limited overall activity. Yields edged down across the yield curve compared to the previous week. Amongst the traded maturities, the 15.10.2028 bond traded at 9.05%, while 15.06.2029, 15.07.2029, 15.10.2029, and 15.12.2029 traded in the range of 9.35%–9.50%. Further along the curve, 01.03.2030, 01.07.2030, and 15.10.2030 traded between 9.60%–9.65%. The 15.03.2031 and 15.12.2032 maturities were quoted at 9.80% and 10.15%, respectively. Additionally, 01.06.2033 and 01.11.2033 traded around 10.45%–10.50%, while 15.06.2034 maturity changed hands at the rate of 10.65%. On the external front, the LKR depreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 309.46/USD compared to LKR 309.45/USD recorded the previous day.
*First Capital Research | Daily FI & UT Watch | 9-Feb-26*
*“Sustained buying interest nudges mid and long tenor yields down”*
The week began with sustained buying interest in the secondary market, amidst moderate trading volumes. Along with this backdrop, some mid and long tenor maturities saw yields edge down. In the short-term segment, 15.02.2028 traded at 9.00%, while both 01.05.2028 and 01.07.2028 traded in the range of 9.03%-9.06%. Additionally, 15.10.2028 traded at 9.14%. Moving along, 15.12.2029 changed hands at 9.55%. Further in the mid-term cluster, 01.03.2030, 01.03.2031, 15.12.2032, 01.06.2033 and 15.06.2034 traded at 9.65%, 9.88%, 10.18%, 10.50% and 10.70% respectively. Over the long-term maturities, 15.06.2035, 01.07.2037 and 15.08.2039 traded at 10.80%, 10.98% and 11.02% respectively. On the external front, the LKR appreciated against the USD, closing at LKR 309.38/USD compared to LKR 309.46/USD recorded the previous day. Overnight liquidity in the banking system slightly expanded to LKR 278.20Bn from LKR 275.19Bn recorded previously.
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