Market Overview: Casablanca Stock Exchange Performance
The Casablanca Stock Exchange closed on July 16, 2026, with the MASI index experiencing a decrease of 0.52%, bringing its annual decline to 5.61%. The trading volume for the day reached 161.73 million dirhams, with Managem leading the list of the most actively traded stocks. The MASI index settled at 17,788.33 points, while the MASI ESG index fell by 0.78% to 1,262.81 points, and the MASI 20 index saw a decrease of 0.29% to reach 1,320.11 points. This marks a challenging year for the MASI, which has recorded a total decline of 5.61% since the start of the year, while the MASI 20 index has declined by 11.14%. In contrast, the MASI ESG has shown a modest gain of 0.90%.
Trading Highlights and Notable Stocks
The total market capitalization stood at 1,017.36 billion dirhams, reflecting the overall performance of the companies listed on the exchange. The trading activity was predominantly concentrated in the central market, as no transactions were recorded on the block market. Among the most active stocks, Managem topped the list with transactions amounting to 25.60 million dirhams, followed closely by Marsa Maroc at 23.20 million dirhams, AFMA at 23.08 million dirhams, Minière Touissit at 22.96 million dirhams, and Résidences Dar Saada at 21.12 million dirhams.
In terms of stock price variations, Salafin exhibited the highest increase of 6.26%, reaching a price of 458 dirhams. Other notable gainers included Lesieur Cristal, which saw an increase of 2.76% to 316.50 dirhams, and Résidences Dar Saada with a rise of 2.06% to 173.50 dirhams. Conversely, significant losses were observed in SMI, which dropped by 4.08% to 5,851 dirhams, Rebab Company fell by 3.98% to 88.01 dirhams, and Involys declined by 3.96% to 120.05 dirhams.
As reported by medias24.com.
