Significant Gains at the Casablanca Stock Exchange
On March 18, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange experienced a notable increase, with the MASI index rising by 2.62% to reach 17,511.9 points. This upward movement reflects a vibrant trading environment, particularly influenced by substantial trading volumes in key companies such as Attijariwafa Bank, TGCC, Marsa Maroc, SGTM, and Bank of Africa. The MASI 20 index also demonstrated strength, climbing 2.92% to settle at 1,342.19 points, while the MASI ESG index recorded a gain of 2.37%, reaching 1,203.12 points.
The overall market capitalization stood at an impressive 977.48 billion dirhams, with total trading volumes hitting 286.64 million dirhams, primarily concentrated in the central market. Attijariwafa Bank led the trading activity with a volume of 36.07 million dirhams, followed by Travaux Généraux de Construction de Casablanca at 30.08 million dirhams, the Société d’Exploitation des Ports - Marsa Maroc at 27.11 million dirhams, and both SGTM and Bank of Africa contributing significantly to the trading landscape with 27.04 million dirhams and 26.29 million dirhams respectively.
Market Movements and Key Highlights
In terms of stock performance, several companies saw significant increases during this trading session. M2M Group led the gains with a remarkable rise of 6.83% to 449.95 dirhams, followed closely by Cash Plus S.A, which increased by 6.61% to 274.00 dirhams, and Delta Holding, which saw a 6.36% rise to 58.50 dirhams. Other notable performers included Ciments du Maroc and CMGP Group, which increased by 5.60% and 5.33%, respectively.
Conversely, some companies faced declines in their stock values. Salafin experienced the most significant drop, falling by 5.99% to 503.90 dirhams, followed by SMI, which decreased by 3.83% to 6,251.00 dirhams. TAQA Morocco and Ennakl also saw minor declines, with decreases of 1.37% and 0.41%, respectively. This diverse market activity reflects the dynamic nature of trading within the Casablanca Stock Exchange and its responsiveness to both local and global economic factors.
As reported by medias24.com.
