The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.38% Higher

2026-06-10 07:30 By TRADING ECONOMICS 1 min. read

The CAC 40 Index is picking up 31 points or 0.38 percent on Wednesday.

Gains are led by Thales (2.20%), Danone (1.47%) and TotalEnergies SE (0.97%).

Biggest losers are Dassault Systemes (-1.30%), Sanofi (-0.91%) and Societe Generale (-0.78%).



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