The EGX30 rose 0.3% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 8.6 bn (58.7% above the 90-day average). Regional investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 10.1% YTD.

In the green: Abu Qir Fertilizers (+3.6%), Arabian Cement (+3.1%), and Palm Hills Developments (+2.8%).

In the red: Orascom Construction (-2.8%), Egypt Aluminum (-2.1%), and Beltone Holding (-1.6%).