CAC 40 Dives 1.82% to 7825 Points: Accor Plummets by 8.24%
At 10:00 AM this Thursday, March 19, 2026, the Paris index recorded a significant drop of 1.82% to 7825.05 points. The opening session was dominated by a massive selling movement, with only 2 stocks rising against 38 declining.
TotalEnergies stands out at the top with a gain of 1.01% at 76.18 euros. Sanofi advances by 0.46% to 76.47 euros. Euronext slightly declines by 0.07% to 138.50 euros, while Publicis Groupe SA drops 0.17% to 71.86 euros. Orange rounds out this list with a decrease of 0.60% to 17.32 euros.
Accor records the largest drop with a decrease of 8.24% to 38.55 euros. ArcelorMittal SA falls by 5.75% to 42.97 euros. Société Générale gives up 3.50% to 65.16 euros, followed by Saint-Gobain losing 3.47% to 69.04 euros. Schneider Electric declines by 3.10% to 245.50 euros.
The spread of stock performances illustrates a session oriented towards decline, with 38 stocks in the red and only 2 in positive territory. Trading volumes are reported at a low level. The SBF 120 follows the trend with a decrease of 1.76% to 5930.84 points. This opening session is characterized by widespread selling pressure on the Paris stock exchange.
