Positive Performance at the Casablanca Stock Exchange
On March 11, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange concluded the trading session positively as the MASI index witnessed an impressive increase of 1.51%, reaching a closing figure of 17,157.05 points. This surge was notably supported by the strong performance of key players including LafargeHolcim Morocco, Disway, and Ciments du Maroc, contributing to a total trading volume of 283.15 million dirhams. Accompanying the MASI's rise, the MASI 20 index also saw a gain of 1.99%, ending at 1,309.94 points, while the MASI ESG index rose by 1.74% to settle at 1,180.11 points.
Market Highlights and Key Trends
The overall market capitalization stood at a robust 960.23 billion dirhams, with the day's trading primarily concentrated on the central market. Leading the trading volumes were prominent stocks such as LafargeHolcim Morocco, which accounted for 69.18 million dirhams, followed by Attijariwafa Bank at 26.43 million dirhams, and Marsa Maroc at 25.24 million dirhams. Other significant contributors included Itissalat Al-Maghrib and Ciments du Maroc, reflecting a diverse portfolio of trading activities.
In terms of individual stock performance, significant gainers included LafargeHolcim Morocco with a notable rise of 9.94%, reaching 1,759 dirhams; Disway, which increased by 6.63% to 811 dirhams; and Ciments du Maroc, also up by 6.63% to 1,706 dirhams. Conversely, the session saw declines in stocks such as Minière Touissit, which fell by 4.21% to 3,300 dirhams, and Fenie Brossette, down by 3.28% to 310 dirhams. This mix of upward and downward movements highlights the dynamic nature of the Casablanca Stock Exchange as it navigates various market influences.
As reported by medias24.com.
