France stocks lower at close of trade; CAC 40 down 0.28%

France's stock market saw a decline at the close of trade on Thursday, with the CAC 40 dropping 0.28%. Losses across the Basic Materials, Industrials, and Technology sectors contributed to the overall decrease in share prices. The CAC 40 index ended the day at 4,739.78 points, while the SBF 120 index closed at 1,108.27 points. Despite the overall downward trend, some companies managed to outperform their peers.

Danone SA led the gains on the CAC 40, rising 1.43% to reach 67.98, while Sanofi SA and Publicis Groupe SA also experienced gains of 1.34% and 0.97%, respectively. Conversely, Dassault Systemes SE, Safran SA, and Hermes International SCA were among the worst performers, with declines of 2.24%, 1.54%, and 1.47%, respectively. The SBF 120 index also faced losses, with Worldline SA, Solutions 30 SE, and Eutelsat Communications SA among the top gainers.

In contrast, X Fab Silicon Foundries EV, Mersen, and Dassault Systemes SE were among the largest decliners. The CAC 40 VIX remained unchanged at 18.96, marking a new 52-week high. Gold Futures for December delivery fell 1.09% to $4,418.65 per troy ounce, while Crude oil prices and the EUR/USD exchange rate remained relatively stable.