The EGX30 rose 0.3% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 7.2 bn (9.9% above the 90-day average). Local investors were the sole net buyers. The index is up 8.4% YTD.

In the green: Arabian Cement (+5.7%), Orascom Construction (+3.2%), and Valmore Holding -EGP (+2.7%).

In the red: Eastern Company (-2.1%), Ibnsina Pharma (-2.0%), and GB Corp (-1.4%).