The EGX30 rose 0.3% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 6.6 bn (42.6% above the 90-day average). Local investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 26.7% YTD.

In the green: Misr Cement (+7.7%), Egypt Aluminum (+4.5%), and Beltone Holding (+2.3%).

In the red: Qalaa Holdings (-1.8%), Orascom Construction (-1.7%), and Abu Qir Fertilizers (-1.4%).