Market Overview: A Day of Caution
The Casablanca Stock Exchange experienced a notable pause in trading on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as the MASI index struggled to maintain momentum after an initial rebound attempt at the start of the session. The market's performance was influenced by the precarious nature of the ceasefire announced the previous day between the United States and Iran, coupled with a rebound in oil prices, which has prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance. Consequently, the MASI index closed down by 0.22%, settling at 18,063.02 points, marking a year-to-date decline of 4.16%.
Similarly, the MASI 20 index, which includes the largest capitalizations on the exchange, mirrored this trend, recording a decline of 0.29% to reach 1,354.39 points. The trading activity on the central market remained moderate, with a total volume of 305 million dirhams transacted during the day.
Key Performers and Variations
In terms of trading volume, Attijariwafa Bank led the market with transactions amounting to 48 million dirhams, though it saw a slight decrease of 0.41%, closing at 703.10 dirhams. Following closely was Managem, which attracted 34 million dirhams in trades, showing an increase of 1.33% to reach 10,850 dirhams. Another notable performer was Akdital, which advanced 0.86% to 1,175.00 dirhams, with a trading volume of 28 million dirhams.
On the other hand, Delta Holding saw a significant increase of 4.20%, closing at 62 dirhams, while SMI also registered gains of 1.97%, reaching 7,715 dirhams. Conversely, Lesieur Cristal faced the most considerable decline of the day, dropping 6.39% to close at 391.30 dirhams.
At the end of the trading session, the total market capitalization stood at approximately 1,020 billion dirhams, reflecting the ongoing fluctuations within the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
As reported by boursenews.ma.
