Strong Earnings Lift French Stocks Despite Geopolitical Headwinds
French stocks rose despite geopolitical concerns. The CAC 40 gained 0.99% to 8,491.68. Schneider Electric jumped 8.5% after first-half net income rose 30% year over year, and Bouygues rose 6.5% after first-half net profit increased to 287 million euros from 173 million euros a year earlier.
