The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened with a downturn on Thursday, with its main index, the MASI, falling by 0.27 percent to close at 18,093.1 points. However, the MASI.20 index, representing the performance of 20 listed companies, saw a gain of 0.33 percent, reaching 1,315.84 points. The MASI.ESG index, tracking companies with the highest ratings, experienced a decline, though the specific percentage was not fully reported. This indicates a mixed performance across different segments of the Moroccan stock market. The opening reflects initial trading activity and sets the tone for the day’s market trends. Further details regarding the MASI.ESG index’s decrease were not immediately available in the report. The information originates from Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper.