The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed Monday's session in positive territory, despite a loss of around EGP 22.88 billion in market capitalization due to Egyptian and foreign selling.
The EGX30 benchmark index rose by 0.27%, equivalent to 52.36 points, concluding at 19,409.78 points.
The EGX 70 index, which covers small and mid-cap stocks, increased by 0.79%, or 28.44 points, to finish at 3,611.52 points.
The broader EGX 100 index recorded a 0.55% gain, equal to 29.15 points, closing at 5,369.86 points.
Market capitalization declined by approximately EGP 22.88 billion, reaching EGP 1.299 trillion, compared to EGP 1.322 trillion during Sunday's session.
Trading volume reached 447.99 million shares, executed through 53,205 transactions, with a turnover of EGP 1.13 billion.
Arab investors were net buyers with EGP 72.5 million, while Egyptian and foreign investors were net sellers with EGP 59.8 million and EGP 12.69 million, respectively.
The top gainers of the session were Ismailia National Food Industries, Mohandes Insurance, and Juhayna Food Industries, with gains of 19.66%, 9.96%, and 7.67%, respectively.
Conversely, Grand Investment Capital, ODIN Investments, and International Co for Investment & Development were the top losers of the session, posting declines of 17.78%, 3.35%, and 3.24%, respectively.
