CAC 40 Dives Over 2% at Opening: Only 2 Stocks Up Among 40
The Paris stock exchange experienced a challenging session this Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The CAC 40 index recorded a decline of 1.95% to 8230.51 points, in a market where only 2 stocks are advancing against 37 declining.
TotalEnergies leads the gains with an increase of 0.46% to 69.68 euros. Capgemini moves up by 0.43% to 104.3 euros. Euronext remains stable at 140.1 euros, with no change. EssilorLuxottica shows a limited decrease of 0.05% to 219.2 euros, while Dassault Systèmes falls by 0.43% to 18.39 euros.
Société Générale records the steepest decline with a drop of 5.25% to 67.5 euros. Accor falls by 4.84% to 42.71 euros. ArcelorMittal SA loses 4.77% to 51.94 euros. STMicroelectronics drops by 4.61% to 26.87 euros. Crédit Agricole gives up 4.59% to 17.55 euros.
The market's dispersion shows a marked imbalance with 37 stocks declining against only 2 advancing and 1 remaining stable out of the 40 components of the index. Trading volumes are at a low level. The midday session is characterized by a generalized retreat on the Paris stock exchange.
