The standout move on the Casablanca stock exchange today was not the MASI index falling 0.52% to 17,788.33, but the mixed reaction in Managem. The mining group announced a par value split, according to the regulatory notice published on July 15, 2026, and immediately drew MAD 25.6 million in turnover, the highest on the market, even as the stock dropped 2.4% to MAD 12,300.
That gap between heavy trading and a lower share price says a lot about the Morocco stock market in mid-July. Investors usually welcome corporate actions that can improve future liquidity, yet they are also willing to lock in gains when valuations look stretched, especially in mining names hit by weaker precious metals. Gold fell 1.2% to $3,993.5 and silver lost 1.4% to $56.28, creating a clear headwind for the sector.
Key figures
- MASI: 17,788.33 (-0.52%)
- Managem: MAD 12,300 (-2.4%)
- Managem turnover: MAD 25.6m
- CMT: -3.6% at MAD 4,350
- SMI: -4.1% at MAD 5,851
