CAC 40 Jumps 1.17% at Opening: Orange, ArcelorMittal, and Michelin Soar
At 10:00 AM this Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Paris index shows a marked increase with 37 stocks rising and only 3 declining. Markets are relieved following the apparent easing around Greenland announced overnight by Donald Trump.
Significant Gains Across Major Companies
The CAC 40 is up by 1.17% at 8163.29 points. ArcelorMittal SA leads the gains with an increase of 3.69% to 45.19 euros. Michelin follows with a rise of 3.30% to 31.30 euros. Orange advances by 3.17% to 14.83 euros and Bouygues by 2.78% to 45.44 euros, after the announcement of ongoing discussions for the acquisition of SFR. Danone records a rise of 3.00% to 69.42 euros, following yesterday's drop due to the recall of infant milk in Singapore.
Limited Declines This Morning
The declines remain modest this morning. Thales falls by 1.41% to 258 euros, marking the largest drop of the session. EssilorLuxottica is down by 0.82% to 265.60 euros. Dassault Systèmes decreases by 0.51% to 23.36 euros. TotalEnergies shows a slight change of 0.29% to 57.92 euros. Legrand is up by 0.48% to 125.30 euros.
Market Movement Overview
The distribution of changes shows 37 stocks rising against 3 declining, with no stable values. Trading volumes are low. The midday session is characterized by a favorable dispersion towards rises across the entire Paris stock market.
