Positive Start for Casablanca Stock Exchange
On June 1, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange made a promising start to the week, showcasing a notable upswing in its primary indices during the first trading session of the month. The benchmark MASI index rose by 0.89%, reaching a value of 19,042.12 points at the opening bell. This positive trend was bolstered by the MASI 20 index, which includes the twenty most liquid stocks on the exchange, climbing 0.72% to settle at 1,351.5 points. Additionally, the MASI ESG index, which comprises companies excelling in environmental, social, and governance criteria, reported a robust increase of 1.11%, reaching 1,408.36 points.
Moreover, the MASI Mid and Small Cap index, which reflects the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises, also demonstrated strength with a rise of 0.9%, achieving a level of 1,921.04 points. Within this thriving environment, several stocks exhibited remarkable performance. Notably, Minière Touissit surged by 9% to 5,450 dirhams, followed closely by IB Maroc.com, which increased by 7.7% to 67.42 dirhams. Mutandis SCA also recorded a gain of 3.24%, trading at 237.5 dirhams, while Société des Boissons du Maroc and Auto Hall saw their shares rise by 2.98% and 2.86%, respectively.
However, not all stocks shared in the positive sentiment, as some faced downward pressure. Cartier Saada experienced the steepest decline, falling 6.27% to 29 dirhams, while Stroc Industrie dropped 4.39% to 196 dirhams. Other notable losers included Alliances (-3.66%), Wafa Assurance (-3%), and S.M Monétique (-2.81%). It’s worth noting that the previous trading session concluded with the MASI reflecting a marginal increase of 0.02%, setting an optimistic tone for the current week.
As reported by industries.ma.
