The EGX30 rose 0.5% at today’s close on turnover of EGP 4.8 bn (37.9% above the 90-day average). Local investors were the sole net sellers. The index is up 6.3% YTD.

In the green: Egypt Aluminium (+7.4%), Palm Hills Development (+7.0%) and Ibnsina Pharma (+6.3%).

In the red: Juhayna Food Industries (-2.7%), Alexandria Containers and Goods (-1.9%) and Emaar Misr (-1.7%).