Shares in Paris closed modestly lower on Thursday as losses in a number of sectors pushed the benchmark into negative territory. The CAC 40 ended the session down 0.39%, while the SBF 120 slipped 0.31% at the close in Paris.
Sectors that weighed on the market included Industrials, Utilities and Consumer Services, which collectively contributed to the downward pressure on share prices across the exchange.
Top and bottom movers on the CAC 40
Among the CAC 40 constituents, Euronext (EPA:ENX) finished as the top performer, rising 1.76% to close at 150.20. Air Liquide SA (EPA:AIRP) added 1.53% to end at 179.72, and ArcelorMittal SA (AS:MT) rose 1.38% to 54.54 by late trade.
On the downside, Airbus Group SE (EPA:AIR) posted the largest decline on the index, falling 4.27% to 165.96 at the close. Eiffage SA (EPA:FOUG) lost 3.50% to finish at 122.60, and Accor SA (EPA:ACCP) declined 2.07% to 44.03.
SBF 120 winners and losers
Within the broader SBF 120, the session saw some significant swings. Eutelsat Communications SA (EPA:ETL) jumped 22.46% to 3.83. SES (EPA:SESFd) gained 6.32% to settle at 8.83, while Voltalia SA (EPA:VLTSA) rose 5.74% to close at 8.11.
Conversely, Elior Group (EPA:ELIOR) experienced a steep drop, falling 26.76% to 2.06 late in the session. Derichebourg (EPA:DBG) shed 7.19% to finish at 9.42, and Airbus Group SE (EPA:AIR) was again among the worst performers on the SBF 120, down 4.27% to 165.96.
Market breadth and volatility
Decliners outnumbered advancers on the Paris Stock Exchange, with 248 stocks falling and 220 advancing; 84 issues were unchanged at the close. The CAC 40 VIX, which tracks implied volatility in CAC 40 options, was unchanged at 18.96 and reached a new 52-week high.
Commodities and currency moves
Precious metals and energy markets moved in different directions. Gold Futures for June delivery fell 0.86% - a decline of 39.24 - to $4,518.76 a troy ounce. In energy markets, Crude oil for July delivery climbed 1.77% or 1.74 to reach $100.00 a barrel, and the July Brent oil contract gained 1.30% or 1.37 to trade at $106.39 a barrel.
In currencies, EUR/USD was effectively unchanged at 1.16 with a 0.29% notation reported, while EUR/GBP registered a 0.05% move to 0.86. The US Dollar Index Futures was reported up 0.25% at 99.35.
Notable range and record references
Market commentary during the session highlighted two extremes among individual names: Elior Group fell to a 52-week low at 2.06 after dropping 26.76% or 0.75, while SES rose to a three-year high, gaining 6.32% or 0.53 to settle at 8.83.
Overall, the session reflected selective strength in specific stocks amid broader sector weakness. Movements in commodities and the VIX underscored an environment where volatility and commodity-price shifts interacted with company-specific drivers to shape market outcomes.