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Casablanca Stock Exchange stalls on Feb 18: MASI slips slightly while Résidences Dar Saada rallies 10%

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange attempted a brief rally but ended the session lower. The flagship MASI index closed down 0.19% at 18,687.90 points, marking a 0.84% decline since the start of the year. The standout performer was Résidences Dar Saada (RDS), which surged almost 10% to reach a daily high of 170.45 Moroccan dirhams, driven by recent project pipeline announcements. Overall trading volume was modest at 297 million dirhams, with CMT and Attijariwafa Bank showing limited movement.

February 18th, 2026
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By boursenews.ma

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Market Overview – Wednesday, 18 Feb 2026

The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened the afternoon with a tentative bounce, but the momentum faded and the market finished the day lower.

Key Index Performance

  • MASI: down 0.19 % to 18,687.90 points, representing a -0.84 % change year‑to‑date.
  • SMI: up 6.34 % to 5,689.00 dirhams.

Top Gainer – Résidences Dar Saada (RDS)

RDS led the session with a trading volume of roughly 46 million dirhams. The stock surged 9.97 % to reach a daily high of 170.45 DH. The rally follows recent announcements that expanded the company’s project pipeline, boosting investor confidence.

Other Notable Movers

  • CMT: traded 27.8 million dirhams at 3,340.00 DH, down -2.91 %.
  • Attijariwafa Bank (ATW): almost flat, up +0.04 % to 755.30 DH on a volume of 21 million dirhams.

Market Activity

Overall turnover stayed moderate at 297 million dirhams. The total market capitalization was recorded at 1,037 billion dirhams.

For a detailed view of the session, see the market sheet for 18 February 2026.

CSEMA:RDS Data

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