Market Performance Overview
On Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange commenced its activities with a notable increase, as the benchmark index, MASI, rose by 0.65%, reaching 18,638.52 points. This upward trend reflects a positive sentiment among investors and a potential recovery in the market after previous fluctuations.
In addition to the MASI, the MASI 20 index, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, advanced by 0.42%, climbing to 1,344.15 points. The MASI ESG index, which focuses on companies with strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings as per Moody's ESG Solutions, saw an even more pronounced increase of 1.02%, reaching 1,389.27 points. Furthermore, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index, indicative of the performance of small to mid-cap companies, also displayed a healthy gain of 0.57%, settling at 1,804.80 points.
Top Gainers and Losers
Examining individual stock performances, several companies exhibited impressive gains. CMGP Group led the charge with a remarkable increase of 3.17%, trading at 319 MAD. This was closely followed by TotalEnergies Marketing Maroc, which rose by 2.93% to 1,544 MAD. Other notable mentions include SMI with a 2.57% increase to 6,780 MAD, IB Maroc.com climbing 2.52% to 61 MAD, and Managem, which saw a 2.51% rise to 1,753 MAD.
Conversely, some stocks faced significant declines. Zellidja S.A experienced the largest drop, plummeting by 5% to 303.05 MAD. Other companies, including S.M Monétique (-1.83% to 530 MAD), Label Vie (-1.18% to 4,200 MAD), Colorado (-0.87% to 79.6 MAD), and Cartier Saada (-0.84% to 23.5 MAD), also recorded losses. This mixed performance highlights the volatility and diverse reactions of investors within the market.
It is worth noting that the MASI had closed the previous day with a loss of 0.34%, emphasizing the current day's positive shift and the potential for ongoing recovery in the market.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
