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Moroccan Markets Hold Steady: MASI Inches Down on a Quiet Session
The Casablanca Stock Exchange saw a near‑flat day as the MASI eased from a prolonged negative spread to close down modestly by 0.01%. Total trading volume was limited to 271 million dirhams, with Risma leading the gains while Auto Hall registered the steepest drop. The market’s modest move reflects a cautious tone amid ongoing economic uncertainties, offering a neutral backdrop for investors as they digest company news and macro signals.
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The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) finished the day at a marginal decline, with the main index, MASI, dipping by 0.01% to 19,158.60 points.
Key Takeaways
- Market Volume: Total trade volume was 271 MDH, reflecting restrained investor participation.
- Major Movers: Risma led the gains at +4.20% (360 DH), while Auto Hall posted the steepest slide at -4.46% (75 DH).
- Sectoral Highlights: The banking‑led MASI 20 index fell by 0.16% to 1,407.43 points.
- Capitalization: Market cap settled at 1,093 billion MDH.
With the market largely flat, attention turns to corporate releases and macro‑economic cues for next‑week moves.
Stock‑by‑Stock Performance
- IB Maroc – +10% (67.77 DH)
- Risma – +4.20% (360.00 DH)
- Marsa Maroc – -1.11% (890.00 DH)
- SGTM – -1.41% (809 DH)
- Auto Hall – -4.46% (75 DH)
Investors remain cautious as they await further policy signals and earnings updates.