Stock market gains to over 3-month high on local buying; rupee steady
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan shares rose for the sixth straight session yesterday to hit a more than three-month closing high, as diversified and banking stocks gained, while the rupee ended steady. The benchmark stock index gained 1.04% to 5,645.65, its highest close since 4 April. Markets were closed on Tuesday for a holiday. The index rose…