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Casablanca Stock Exchange Gains Momentum as MASI Rises 1% on Thursday
After two days of red, the Casablanca Stock Exchange turned modestly positive on Thursday. The main index (MASI) closed up 1.06% at 18,304.76 points, narrowing the annual under‑performance to -2.87%. Trading volumes remained low, but a handful of stocks delivered notable gains, with BMCI leading the rally.
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Market Snapshot – Thursday, 21 May 2026
The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) managed to break the red streak that had lasted two sessions. The flagship MASI index ended the day at 18,304.76 points, up 1.06%, narrowing its annual under‑performance to -2.87%.
The broader MASI 20 basket, which tracks the top‑cap stocks, also turned positive, gaining 0.94% to finish at 1,318.51 points.
Trading Activity
Market activity remained cautious. Total turnover on the central market amounted to only 180 million MAD, underscoring a continued reserve among investors.
Top traded volume:
- LabelVie – 69 million MAD (price fell 0.13% to 3,820 MAD)
- LafargeHolcim Maroc – 17 million MAD
- Managem – 11.9 million MAD
The total market capitalisation stands at roughly 1.055 trillion MAD.
Performance Highlights
Among individual stocks, BMCI posted the best performance, jumping 5.73% to close at 588.90 MAD, partially recouping the previous day’s losses. Delta Holding followed closely with a 5.53% gain, ending at 59.20 MAD.
Overall, Thursday’s modest rally suggests a tentative recovery, but low trading volumes indicate that market participants remain wary.