Casablanca Stock Exchange Reports Gains
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded the trading day with a positive performance. The primary index, known as MASI, experienced an increase of 0.38%, settling at 17,882.04 points. This marks a notable recovery in market sentiment as investors continue to navigate the fluctuating economic landscape. Additionally, the MASI 20 index, which comprises the 20 most liquid stocks, rose by 0.33%, reaching 1,324.01 points. The MASI ESG index, which evaluates companies based on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings according to Moody's ESG Solutions, also saw a healthy uptick of 0.72%, closing at 1,272.75 points.
Sector Performance Highlights
The MASI Mid and Small Cap index, reflecting the performance of smaller and medium-sized companies, advanced by 0.48%, achieving 1,781.04 points. In international markets, the FTSE CSE Morocco 15 Index stood at 17,090.87 points, while the FTSE CSE Morocco All-Liquid index gained 0.12%, ending at 15,349.95 points.
Sector-wise, the most significant gains were observed in the "Beverages" sector, which surged by 6.44%, followed by "Engineering and Industrial Equipment" at 5.07%, and "Holding Companies" at 2.29%. Conversely, the "Forestry and Paper" sector faced the most considerable decline, dropping by 3.58%, with the "Insurance" and "Health" sectors also experiencing downturns of 0.63% and 0.53%, respectively.
Trading volume for the day exceeded 142.62 million dirhams, predominantly occurring within the central "Stocks" market, led by significant transactions in companies such as Résidences Dar Saada, Managem, and Bank of Africa.
In terms of individual stock performance, IB Maroc.com led gains with a remarkable increase of 9.24%, reaching 58.99 dirhams. Other notable performers included Société des Boissons du Maroc, which rose by 8.4% to 2,168 dirhams, and Stroc Industrie, gaining 6.21% to close at 178 dirhams. On the downside, Rebab Company faced the steepest decline, down 5.99% to 91.66 dirhams, while Med Paper and Aluminium du Maroc also recorded significant losses.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
