The EGX30 rose 1.2% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 3.2 bn (9.4% below the 90-day average). Local investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 4.8% YTD.

In the green: EFG Holding (+5.4%), Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals (+4.7%), and Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (+4.1%).

In the red: GB Corp (-2.0%), and CIB (-0.6%).