Positive Momentum in Casablanca Stock Exchange
The Casablanca Stock Exchange witnessed a significant rebound on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with the MASI index experiencing a remarkable increase of 4.09%, closing at 18,102.52 points. The MASI 20 index also enjoyed a robust performance, gaining 4.41% to reach 1,358.29 points. Similarly, the MASI ESG index joined the upward trend, rising by 3.83% to settle at 1,260.54 points. This positive movement is reflective of a broader market recovery, particularly driven by strong performances in the banking and construction sectors.
The total market capitalization at the close of trading was recorded at 1,021.97 billion dirhams. The overall trading volume reached 681.94 million dirhams, with notable contributions from prominent companies such as Attijariwafa Bank with 82.46 million dirhams, Marsa Maroc at 66.76 million dirhams, Cash Plus S.A at 60.19 million dirhams, TGCC with 52.10 million dirhams, and Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc at 50.31 million dirhams.
Market Highlights and Stock Performance
Among the most significant gainers on the day were Addoha, which surged by 9.50% to reach 34.48 dirhams, followed by S.M Monétique at an increase of 8.46%, closing at 570.50 dirhams, and Résidences Dar Saada, which rose by 8.41% to 147 dirhams. Other notable mentions include Cash Plus S.A with a 7.92% increase and SMI, which gained 7.61%. Conversely, the biggest decliners included Salafin, which fell by 4.95% to 480 dirhams, BMCI with a drop of 2.74% to 603 dirhams, and Unimer, which decreased by 1.88% to 157 dirhams.
This upward trajectory in the Casablanca Stock Exchange signifies a renewed investor confidence and a healthy economic outlook, particularly as the market continues to respond positively to recent fiscal policies and economic indicators.
As reported by medias24.com.
