CAC 40 closes at 8,332.87, up 0.66 percent on November 11
Published on 11/12/2026 at 18:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSCAC 40 closes higher in Paris
- The CAC 40 closed at 8,332.87 points on November 11, 2026, up 0.66 percent from the previous session.
- The index extended its winning streak to three trading days and reached its highest closing level since August 31.
- Technology, oil and gas, and basic materials shares led the advance, with STMicroelectronics gaining 5.16 percent.
The CAC 40 closed at 8,332.87 points on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, up 54.28 points or 0.66 percent from the previous session's close of 8,278.59. The rise extended the Paris benchmark's winning streak to three trading days and lifted it to its highest closing level since August 31, according to Dow Jones Market Data reported by Morningstar.
Technology leads the Paris advance
The session was supported by gains in technology, oil and gas, and basic materials shares. Investing.com reported that STMicroelectronics was the strongest CAC 40 performer, rising 5.16 percent to EUR 42.18 at the close. The market report also said that advancing stocks outnumbered declining stocks on the Paris Stock Exchange by 272 to 183, while 82 stocks finished unchanged.
The broader European backdrop was constructive. A market review from Edge Consultancy placed the CAC 40's gain alongside advances across the major European indices and identified technology and oil and gas as the strongest sectors in its tracked European market group.
Rate and energy risks remain relevant
Investors nevertheless continued to weigh the effect of hotter US inflation data and expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases. Energy markets also remained sensitive to developments involving the United States, Iran and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. For the CAC 40, the combination of stronger technology shares and firmer energy-related stocks provided support, but the market remained exposed to changes in bond yields, commodity prices and geopolitical risk.
For index continuity, the official Euronext Paris index list records the CAC 40 at 8,332.87 on November 11, 2026. Further CAC 40 coverage is available on the CAC 40 topic page.
