The EGX30 rose 0.4% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 5.9 bn (54.9% above the 90-day average). Regional investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 24.1% YTD.

In the green: Palm Hills Development (+8.2%), Abu Qir Fertilizers (+5.0%), and Beltone Holding (+4.0%).

In the red: Ezz Steel (-4.3%), Cleopatra Hospitals (-2.4%), and ADIB (-1.3%).