The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.39% Higher

The CAC 40 rose 0.4% to 8,554 on Wednesday, marking a fresh all-time high as global sentiment improved amid easing concerns over AI disruptions. Attention now turns to upcoming earnings from US chip heavyweight Nvidia, seen as a key gauge of the sustainability of AI-driven demand. Meanwhile, investors assessed remarks from US President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address. He emphasized that tariff revenues paid by foreign countries would eventually replace the modern system of income taxation, while stating last week’s Supreme Court ruling on tariffs as “very unfortunate.” Domestically, the consumer confidence indicator came in at 91 in February 2026, slightly above market expectations and December’s reading of 90. Banking stocks were among the standout performers, with BNP Paribas gaining 1.4%, Crédit Agricole advancing 1.1%, and Société Générale rising 1.9%. In contrast, losses were seen in Pernod Ricard (-3.8%), Edenred (-5.1%), and STMicroelectronics (-1.1%).

The CAC 40 Index is gaining 33 points or 0.39 percent on Wednesday. Leading the gains are Societe Generale (1.95%), Bureau Veritas (1.89%) and BNP Paribas (1.74%). Top losers are Edenred (-4.99%), Pernod Ricard (-3.75%) and STMicroelectronics (-2.04%).

The CAC 40 Index went up by 20 points or 0.23 percent on Tuesday to close at 8517 points. The rise was led by Edenred (4.35%), Renault (1.97%) and Stellantis NV (1.95%). On the downside, the weakerst performers were BNP Paribas (-1.41%), Safran (-1.16%) and Credit Agricole (-1.15%).