Today's trends on the Casablanca stock exchange
MASI index declines
At the start of the trading week, the MASI index posted a notable decline of -1.11%, closing at 19,610 points. Despite this drop, the market’s year-to-date (YTD) performance remains strong, standing at +32.74%, reflecting sustained investor confidence over the past months.
Top gainers and losers
- Best Performer: IB Maroc led the session with a gain of +2.8%, marking the highest increase of the day.
- Worst Performer: LafargeHolcim Maroc recorded the steepest decline, falling by -4.3%, making it the session’s biggest loser.
Activity on the central market
The official (central) market saw a trading volume of MAD 276 million. The session was dominated by three key stocks: LafargeHolcim Maroc, RDS and TGCC. Together, these stocks accounted for 47% of the total trading volume.
Block market transactions
The block market recorded a substantial volume of MAD 3.051 billion, entirely attributed to transactions involving LafargeHolcim Maroc. This reflects significant institutional activity and strategic positioning around the stock.
