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Casablanca Stock Exchange Gains Momentum: MASI Jumps 1.5% on Strong Cement and Banking Gains
The Casablanca Stock Exchange rallied for a second straight day on March 11, 2026, with the MASI index rising 1.51% to 17,157 points, narrowing its annual under‑performance to –8.96%. Investors kept a close eye on geopolitical developments in the Middle East, which could still influence market sentiment. Cement giant LafargeHolcim led the gains, jumping 10% after reporting earnings that were more than 18% higher year‑over‑year. Ciments du Maroc and Attijariwafa Bank also posted solid advances, bringing the market back into a modest bullish phase.
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Market Overview – 11 March 2026
The Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its rebound on Wednesday, with the MASI index gaining 1.51% to reach 17,157 points. The yearly lag narrowed to -8.96%, although investors remain cautious amid ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East.
Top Performers
- LafargeHolcim posted the day’s biggest jump, climbing 10% to 1,759 DH on the back of an earnings surprise of more than 18% and a trade volume of 69 million DH.
- Ciments du Maroc followed, up 6.63% to 1,706 DH with 16 million DH traded.
- Attijariwafa Bank posted a 1.77% gain to 707.30 DH, handling the second‑largest volume of the session at 26 million DH.
The market is now in its second consecutive day of recovery, yet the early‑week dip has not been fully erased. Any escalation of geopolitical tensions could quickly re‑inject volatility.