French Stocks Rise With Macron Set to Name New Prime Minister

Group 1 - France's stocks are rising as investors anticipate the appointment of a new prime minister by President Emmanuel Macron, with the CAC 40 index increasing by 0.3% in early trading in Paris [1] - The resignation of Sébastien Lecornu, who unveiled a cabinet similar to his predecessors, led to threats of his ousting, prompting Macron to seek a replacement [1] - The appointment of a new prime minister is likely to calm investors, as an alternative snap election could risk political destabilization and complicate the resolution of the country's fiscal issues [2]