Overview of Casablanca Stock Exchange's Performance
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange experienced a downturn, with the MASI index closing down by 0.10% at 19,138.85 points. This decline followed a brief period during the day when the index had been trading positively, showcasing the volatility that often characterizes stock market movements. The MASI 20 index, which represents the largest capitalizations on the exchange, also faced a setback, decreasing by 0.40% to settle at 1,401.78 points. This latest performance indicates an annual decline of 5.64%, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by investors in the current economic climate.
Market Transactions and Notable Stocks
During the trading session, total transactions on the cash market amounted to 396 million Moroccan Dirhams (MDH). This figure was divided between 247 MDH in the central market and 148 MDH in block trades, with notable transactions involving Risma. Among the stocks traded, Résidences Dar Saada emerged as the leading player, securing 32 MDH in trades and witnessing a 4.5% increase to reach 167.20 dirhams. Following closely, HPS recorded 23.99 MDH in trading but fell by 0.76% to 650 dirhams. Additionally, Managem contributed 23.4 MDH in transactions, increasing by 2.21% to 14,299 dirhams after reaching a new all-time high of 14,500 dirhams during the session. On the positive side, Oulmes saw a rise of 4.93% to 1,235 dirhams, while Rebab Company faced a decline of 5.72%, closing at 98 dirhams. At the conclusion of the trading day, the overall market capitalization was recorded at 1,093 billion dirhams, underscoring the scale of the Casablanca Stock Exchange in the regional market.
As reported by boursenews.ma.
