The CAC 40 edged up 0.1% to close at 8,244 on Thursday, trimming the modest losses seen in the prior session as investors remained cautious amid persistent geopolitical risks. Banks led the advance, with BNP Paribas jumping 3.5%, Credit Agricole gaining 1.4%, and Societe Generale rising 1.8%. Luxury stocks also outperformed, with LVMH, Hermes, L'Oreal, and Kering advancing between 0.8% and 1.9%. By contrast, Saint-Gobain fell 1.8% after UBS downgraded the stock to sell and cut its target price to €78 from €92, while the company also flagged plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange. Other notable laggards included Schneider Electric (-4.1%), Renault (-2.6%), and Legrand (-2.7%).