CAC 40 gains 0.7 percent as chip stocks lead
Published on 10/27/2026 at 18:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and earnings ahead
- CAC 40 closed at 7,903 points on October 27, up 56 points, or 0.7 percent.
- STMicroelectronics rose 6.4 percent as technology shares benefited from renewed artificial-intelligence enthusiasm.
- STMicroelectronics was the strongest named CAC 40 gainer at 6.4 percent.
- BNP Paribas will publish third-quarter results before the market opens on October 28, 2026.
The CAC 40 closed at 7,903 points on October 27, up 56 points, or 0.7 percent. Technology shares led the advance as markets looked toward major central-bank decisions later this week, Trading Economics reported.
STMicroelectronics was the strongest named gainer, rising 6.4 percent. Schneider Electric gained 3.0 percent as technology and data-center exposure supported the session, according to Trading Economics.
Why did the CAC 40 rise on Tuesday?
The move followed a technology rebound linked to renewed enthusiasm around artificial-intelligence investment. Investors also positioned ahead of the European Central Bank decision scheduled for Thursday, when rates are expected to remain unchanged, Trading Economics said.
Technology shares lead the CAC 40
STMicroelectronics gained 6.4 percent, while Schneider Electric advanced 3.0 percent. BNP Paribas rose 1.4 percent and Société Générale added 1.3 percent ahead of their earnings updates, according to Trading Economics.
What comes next for the CAC 40?
- October 28, 2026, 8:45 a.m. CET: France publishes September construction data, AFP via TradingView reports.
- October 28, 2026, before the open: BNP Paribas, Dassault Systèmes and Stellantis are scheduled to release third-quarter updates, AFP via TradingView reports.
- October 29, 2026, 2:15 p.m. CET: The European Central Bank is scheduled to announce its policy decision, Forexuro states.
CAC 40 price data for October 27, 2026
The CAC 40 closed at 7,903 points on October 27, up 56 points, or 0.7 percent, according to Trading Economics. The previous close was 7,847 points on October 26, Bourse Direct reported.
CAC 40 by the numbers on October 27, 2026
- Index: CAC 40
- Home exchange: Euronext Paris, France
- Close on October 27, 2026: 7,903 points
- Change versus previous close of October 26, 2026: up 56 points (up 0.7 percent)
- Previous close: 7,847 points
- Top gainer: STMicroelectronics up 6.4 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 28, 2026, 8:45 a.m. CET: France construction data
