The CAC 40 Index gained 48 points or 0.60 percent on Thursday to close at 8189 points. Gains were led by Schneider Electric (3.03%), Eurofins Scientific SE (2.92%) and Stellantis NV (2.63%). Biggest losers were Essilor (-2.74%), Dassault Systemes (-1.53%) and Bureau Veritas (-1.08%).