SOTUMAG delivered the standout move on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, rising 6.0% to 23.59 TND even as the TUNINDEX index fell 0.53% to 19,329.55 points. The divergence was even sharper because the Basic Materials Index also slipped 0.53% to 8,699.94 points, making SOTUMAG a clear outlier in a session dominated by declines across the Tunis market.
On the Tunis stock exchange today, the split between a handful of strong gainers and a weak broader tape was striking. Market breadth ended at 14 advancers, 35 decliners and 26 unchanged out of 75 listed stocks, a negative balance that underlined the defensive tone. The TUNINDEX20 dropped 0.64% to 8,456.87 points, showing that pressure was concentrated in larger names, especially financials.
Key figures
- SOTUMAG +6.0% at 23.59 TND
- TUNINDEX -0.53% at 19,329.55 points
- Basic Materials Index -0.53% at 8,699.94 points
- 14 gainers / 35 losers / 26 unchanged
