Paris Stocks Climb as CAC 40 Nears Record; Edenred Sinks on Brazil Fee CapFrance’s blue‑chip index extends gains; luxury and banks advance while meal‑voucher giant tumbles after Brasília’s decree
PARIS — November 12, 2025 — The French stock market pushed higher on Wednesday, with the CAC 40 trading about 1% up in early afternoon deals, hovering just shy of last month’s record. The index changed hands around 8,240, within a morning range of 8,185–8,250, after closing Tuesday at 8,156.23 (+1.25%). Its 52‑week range sits at 6,763.76–8,271.48, the latter also an all‑time high set in October. Reuters+1 The advance followed a broader risk‑on tone across global equities after Wall Street’s latest milestone, with the Dow Jones hitting a fresh record on Tuesday. European benchmarks were broadly firmer at the open, aided by the upbeat handover. AP News Leaders and