Casablanca Stock Exchange Sees Significant Growth
During the week from April 13 to April 17, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange experienced a notable surge, with its main index, the MASI, climbing by an impressive 4.29% to reach 19,238.41 points. This upward trend was mirrored in the MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, advancing by 3.83% to stand at 1,422.8 points. Additionally, the MASI ESG index, which focuses on companies with high ESG ratings according to Moody's ESG Solutions, rose by 4.38% to 1,352.8 points. The MASI Mid and Small Cap index, indicative of the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, also saw a healthy increase of 4.51%, reaching 1,978.31 points.
Sector-wise, the performance was diverse, with the 'Engineering and Industrial Equipment' sector leading the way with a staggering growth of 25.76%. Other high-performing sectors included 'Software, IT Services, and Equipment' with a gain of 13.29% and 'Mining', which increased by 9.52%. Conversely, the 'Insurance' sector faced the most considerable decline, dropping by 0.88%, followed closely by 'Financial Services' at -0.83%, and 'Chemicals', which fell by 0.36%.
The trading volume during this period was substantial, amounting to approximately 3.7 billion dirhams, primarily concentrated in the central market for equities. The most actively traded stocks included Managem, which contributed 18.26% to the trading volume, followed by Attijariwafa Bank at 8.12% and Sodep-Marsa Maroc at 7.21%. Market capitalization surpassed 1.093.4 billion dirhams, reflecting robust investor confidence.
On an individual stock basis, Stroc Industrie recorded the highest gain of the week, surging by 31.63% to 216 dirhams. Other notable performers included Stokvis Nord Afrique (+24.44% to 89.6 dirhams), HPS (+19.27% to 650 dirhams), Résidences Dar Saada (+15.72% to 165.6 dirhams), and Involys (+12.29% to 159.4 dirhams). However, not all stocks fared well; AFMA saw the steepest decline, dropping by 9.31% to 1,120 dirhams, followed by Auto Nejma, which fell by 6% to 4,310 dirhams, and Rebab Company at -5.98% to 100.6 dirhams.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
