Sri Lankan stocks, rupee end higher ahead of presidential polls

Sri Lankan shares rose on
Friday, touching their two-week high as investors picked up
shares of beverage makers and diversified companies ahead of
Saturday’s presidential vote, which is seen as a tight race
between the two main candidates.
** Sri Lankans will elect a new president on Saturday in a
“finely balanced” race between the early favourite, former
defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa, and government minister Sajith
Premadasa, who has gained momentum in recent week