CAC 40 Drops by 1.65% to 7539 Points: Only 2 Stocks Resist
At 10:00 AM on Monday, March 23, 2026, the CAC 40 stands at 7539.43 points, down by 1.65%. The opening session reveals widespread selling pressure with only 2 stocks rising against 38 declining.
Kering leads the few advances with a gain of 0.96% at 236.4 euros. Capgemini shows a slight increase of 0.06% at 98.64 euros. Euronext marginally falls by 0.07% to 135.3 euros. LVMH drops 0.37% to 456.25 euros. TotalEnergies gives up 0.52% at 76.56 euros.
STMicroelectronics records the largest decline, falling by 3.95% to 25.78 euros. ArcelorMittal SA loses 3.69% at 40.46 euros. Thales drops 3.01% to 235 euros. Safran falls by 2.95% to 273.3 euros. BNP Paribas Act.A declines by 2.93% to 79.72 euros.
The market dispersion shows 2 stocks rising against 38 declining, with no stocks remaining stable. The SBF 120 is down by 1.79% at 5703.86 points. Trading volumes are at a low level. The VIX stands at 24.06 as of March 19, 2026, down by 4.11% from the previous day. The opening session is characterized by a marked downward movement on the Paris stock exchange.
