The EGX30 rose 0.6% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 4.8 bn (36.8% above the 90-day average). Local investors were the net sellers. The index is up 3% YTD.

In the green: Eastern Company (+7%), Oriental Weavers (+4.8%) and Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (+3.5%).

In the red: CIB (-2.2%), Abu Qir Fertilizers (-1%) and Juhayna (-0.6%).