Shares of Pernod Ricard SA (EPA:RI) last traded at 150.55, representing a move of 1.04%, or 1.55 per share, on volume of 364,360 shares. After opening the trading day at 149.85, shares of Pernod Ricard SA traded in a close range. Pernod Ricard SA currently has a total float of 264.14 million shares and on average sees 442,544 shares exchange hands each day. The stock now has a 52-week low of 127.05 and high of 151.9.

Euronext Paris Then And Now

The European region is home to the best and most competitive stock exchanges in the world; and the Euronext is one of them. However, the Euronext has a far more interesting component backed by a rich history even before the foundation of the pan-European stock exchange— Euronext Paris. Pernod Ricard SA had to work hard to be the part of Euronext.

Euronext Paris Then

Euronext Paris was first known as the Paris Bourse. The foundation of the Euronext on September 22, 2000, which emerged from the union of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, Brussels Stock Exchange, and Parks Bourse, gave birth to its identity today. The main objective of the creation of the first pan-European stock exchange is to take advantage of the resources of the European Union (EU) in a broader and unified attempt to drive long-term economic growth. Only healthy companies like Pernod Ricard SA can be allowed at the market. Truly enough, Euronext Paris is living up to its founding mission until today— helping the European economy thrive even at pressing times.

The CAC 40, the benchmark index in France monitoring the most significant companies listed on Euronext Paris, is among the most anticipated indices of the Euronext along with PSI 20, Next 150, Euronext 100, BEL 20, AScX, AMX, AEX, among others. It tracks companies with a base value of 1,000 and a base date of December 31, 1987.

In January 1988, the CAC had reached its lowest level ever, closing a session at 893.82.

Euronext Paris Now

Since the establishment of the Euronext, Euronext Paris has already gone a long way. As of the earlier part of 2014, the Euronext has a total market valuation of nearly €3 trillion.

Unlike the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), the CAC 40 has been weighing stocks based on free-float market capitalization and share turnover over the previous 12-month period since December 1, 2003. Prior to this, it has been weighing stocks based on overall market valuation.

All the factors of Pernod Ricard SA reliability is carefully checked by specialists. CAC 40 components are reviewed four times annually, particularly on the third Friday of the months of March, June, September, and December. The stocks are capped at 15% if the need calls for it. The Index Steering Committee, which handles the review, ranks the top 100 companies on Euronext Paris. A total of 40 out of 100 stocks are chosen to compose the CAC 40, making up a strong indicator of the health of France’s economy.

The CAC 40 holds an all-time high of 6,922.33, which was seen on September 4, 2000 before the foundation of the Euronext. On September 4, 2000, it had an intraday high of 6,944.77. Presently, the CAC 40 is trading at around 4,000.

The requirements to trade include a minimum trade size of one index and a margin of 2%— as far as most brokers are concerned. The CAC 40 moves in increments of 0.50. The main currency, on the other hand, is euro.

Europe has a very promising economy and France is one of the reasons behind it. As the region’s economy immensely grows, Euronext Paris is a hot stock exchange to enter today for all kinds of investors seeking high returns. High returns of Pernod Ricard SA gives its advantage among its rivals.

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Pernod Ricard SA produces and sells wines and spirits in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and internationally. The company has market cap of 39.77 billion EUR. The firm offers liqueurs, sparkling wines, brandy, tequila, rum, vodka, bitters, gin, cognac, anise spirits, wine aperitifs, champagne, whisky, and ouzo. It has a 27.52 P/E ratio. The Company’s brand portfolio includes Absolut Vodka and Chivas Regal; Ballantine's, Beefeater, Jameson, Kahl??a, Malibu, Ricard, and Havana Club; Martell Cognac, G.H.Mumm, The Glenlivet, Perrier-Jou??t, and Royal Salute; and Brancott Estate, Graffigna, Campo Viejo, Jacob's Creek, and Kenwood.