CAC 40 Climbs 0.66% to 8026 Points: Banks Lead the Rise
As of 10:00 AM this Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the CAC 40 stands at 8026.88 points, up by 0.66%. The opening session sees 28 stocks rising against 12 declining, with low trading volumes.
Top Performers
Legrand leads the scoreboard with a share price of 141.75 euros, up by 2.94%. Société Générale follows at 67.4 euros (+2.74%), ahead of BNP Paribas at 87.65 euros (+2.06%). ArcelorMittal rises by 1.93% to 46.06 euros, while Schneider Electric gains 1.87% at 255.55 euros.
Main Decliners
Publicis Groupe falls by 2.27% to 73.2 euros, marking the largest drop in the index. Danone is priced at 71.86 euros, down by 1.72%. Stellantis declines by 1.11% to 5.81 euros, Orange drops by 0.85% to 17.57 euros, and Engie loses 0.74% at 28 euros.
Market Overview
The distribution of changes shows 28 stocks rising against 12 declining, with no stable stocks. Trading volumes are observed to be low. The VIX stands at 27.19, down by 0.37% from the previous day. The SBF 120 index is up by 0.70% at 6080.63 points. The opening session records a positive trend on the Paris index.
