Positive Week for the Casablanca Stock Exchange
The Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded the week spanning from April 13 to April 17, 2026, on a notably positive note, with its primary index, the MASI, experiencing a substantial increase of 4.29%, reaching 19,238.41 points. This upward trend reflects a broader recovery in the market, indicating growing investor confidence and favorable economic conditions.
In addition to the MASI's impressive performance, the MASI 20 index, which tracks the twenty most liquid stocks, also registered a commendable rise of 3.83%, closing at 1,422.8 points. Meanwhile, the MASI ESG index, which includes companies with high ESG ratings as assessed by Moody’s ESG Solutions, saw an increase of 4.38%, landing at 1,352.8 points. Notably, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index, dedicated to measuring the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, rose by 4.51%, finishing at 1,978.31 points.
Sector Performance Highlights
Examining sector performance reveals that the “Engineering and Industrial Equipment” sector led the charge with a remarkable growth of 25.76%. Following closely, the “Materials, Software, and IT Services” sector grew by 13.29%, while the “Mining” sector experienced a 9.52% rise. Conversely, the sectors that faced declines included “Insurance” (down 0.88%), “Financial Services” (down 0.83%), and “Chemicals” (down 0.36%), illustrating the varying dynamics at play within the market.
Throughout the week, total trading volumes reached 3.7 billion dirhams, primarily concentrated in the central “Equities” market, with significant transactions in companies such as Managem (18.26% of trades), Attijariwafa Bank (8.12%), and Sodep-Marsa Maroc (7.21%). The total market capitalization exceeded 1.093 trillion dirhams, marking a significant milestone for the exchange.
On an individual stock basis, Stroc Industrie recorded the highest gains, soaring by 31.63% to reach 216 dirhams. Other notable performers included Stokvis Nord Afrique (+24.44% to 89.6 dirhams), HPS (+19.27% to 650 dirhams), Residences Dar Saada (+15.72% to 165.6 dirhams), and Involys (+12.29% to 159.4 dirhams). In contrast, the stocks that faced the steepest declines were AFMA (-9.31% to 1,120 dirhams), Auto Nejma (-6% to 4,310 dirhams), Rebab Company (-5.98% to 100.6 dirhams), Salafin (-4.94% to 427.75 dirhams), and Wafa Assurance (-2.53% to 5,200 dirhams).
As reported by leconomiste.com.
