Casablanca Stock Exchange Experiences Downturn Amid Mining Sector Struggles
On September 15, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded its trading session on a negative note, primarily driven by a notable decline in mining stocks. The benchmark index, known as the MASI, dropped by 1.14% to close at 18,190.19 points. This downturn was significantly pronounced within the mining sector, which saw a substantial decrease of 4.04%, marking it as the hardest-hit sector for the day.
Among the most affected stocks, Zellidja experienced a sharp decline of 8.85%, bringing its share price down to 278 dirhams, making it the largest loser in the market. Similarly, Rebab Company saw a decrease of 6%, ending its session at 97.62 dirhams, while Managem's shares fell by 4.71%, closing at 1,620 dirhams. In stark contrast, the beverage sector showcased resilience, marking the highest sectoral performance with a gain of 1.62%. Notably, Société des Boissons du Maroc and Maghreb Oxygène each reported increases of 1.83%, reaching share prices of 2,109 dirhams and 383 dirhams respectively. Med Paper followed closely, with a rise of 1.5% to settle at 24.98 dirhams.
The trading activity remained robust, with a total trading volume exceeding 515.2 million dirhams by the end of the session. Investors keenly observed the market, as fluctuations in various sectors provided ample opportunities for analysis and investment strategies.
As reported by infomediaire.net.
