CAC 40 Soars 4.08% to 8231 Points, Boosted by a Surge of Gains
As of 10:00 AM this Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Paris Stock Exchange shows a spectacular increase with 36 stocks rising and only 4 declining. The SBF 120 follows suit with a gain of 4.02%.
Safran leads the session with a jump of 10.6% to 313 euros. ArcelorMittal SA closely follows with an increase of 10.17% to 50.28 euros. Société Générale is up 9.98% at 71.06 euros, while Saint Gobain progresses 9.08% to 77.34 euros. Accor rounds out the top performers with an increase of 8.17% to 45.16 euros.
TotalEnergies shows the most significant decline with a drop of 6.42% to 74.17 euros. Euronext falls 1.6% to 141.5 euros. Orange is down 0.56% to 17.9 euros, followed by Engie, which loses 0.24% to 28.96 euros. Air Liquide limits losses with a marginal gain of 0.37% to 182.18 euros.
The dispersion in the CAC 40 illustrates a movement focused on gains with 36 stocks advancing versus 4 declining. Trading volumes remain low. The VIX is set at 23.87, down 2.73%. This opening session is characterized by a generalized bullish dynamic in the Paris market.
