Casablanca Stock Market Sees Significant Growth
The Casablanca Stock Exchange has experienced a notable increase during the week spanning from April 6 to April 10, 2026. The benchmark MASI index surged by an impressive 5.32 percent, culminating at 18,447.35 points. This robust performance can be attributed to substantial gains across major companies and mining sectors, as indicated by the official market data. The MASI.20 index, which monitors 20 listed companies, also rose, climbing 4.07 percent to settle at 1,370.28 points. Furthermore, the ESG-focused MASI.ESG index advanced by 6.55 percent, reaching 1,296.05 points. The MASI Mid and Small Cap index recorded a growth of 5.04 percent, bringing it to 1,892.9 points, which reflects a positive momentum throughout the market.
Market Performance Highlights
The total trading volume during this week exceeded 2.36 billion dirhams, predominantly in the central equities market. The most active stocks included Attijariwafa Bank, Compagnie Minière de Touissit, and Managem, which contributed significantly to the trading volume. The overall market capitalization for the Casablanca Stock Exchange surpassed 1.046 trillion dirhams, showcasing a healthy trading environment.
Among individual stock performances, Touissit Mining led the gains with a remarkable increase of 25.26 percent, followed closely by Managem with a rise of 19.34 percent. Other notable performers included Delta Holding, which increased by 16.36 percent, Imiter Mining with a 16.04 percent gain, and Douja Promotion Addoha, which saw an uptick of 9.5 percent. Conversely, some stocks faced setbacks, with Salafin experiencing the steepest decline at 13.13 percent, followed by Balima down 5.87 percent, Zellidja down 4 percent, and Oulmès down 2.87 percent. Despite these downturns, the overall market sentiment remains optimistic, highlighting a dynamic trading landscape at the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
As reported by en.hespress.com.
