Sri Lankan stocks ended a tad weaker on Friday, snapping a four-day winning streak as investors booked profits in large-cap shares as foreigners exited risky assets ahead of a key US jobs report. The main stock index ended 0.06 percent, or 3.77 points, weaker at 6,810.13, slipping from its highest close since September 20, 2011 hit on Thursday. It rose 6.82 percent in July. The bourse is up 15.18 percent so far this year.
Foreign investors were net sellers for the first time in eight sessions. They have sold 77.9 million rupees ($598,300) worth of shares on Friday, but have been net buyers of 10.89 billion rupees so far this year.
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