Market Takes a Breather After Four Sessions of Gains

The VN-Index concluded the day 2.5 points lower, marking the end of a four-session gaining streak that had seen an impressive 19.4-point increase in the previous session.

Trading Volume Sees Significant Drop

Trading activity on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange experienced a 9.42% decline, with the total value settling at VND17.31 trillion (US$661.2 million).

Performance of Key Stocks

Within the VN-30 basket, which includes the 30 largest capped stocks, 15 tickers dropped. Notable declines were seen in VIC (Vingroup) by 2.55%, PLX (Petrolimex) by 1.54%, and BVH (Bao Viet Holdings) by 1.43%.

On the brighter side, 8 blue chips gained, with LPB (Fortune Vietnam Bank) leading the pack with a 4.39% increase, followed by FPT (FPT Corporation) and SAB (Sabeco) with gains of 1.49% and 0.93%, respectively.

Foreign Investors' Moves

Foreign investors were net sellers, offloading a total of VND88 billion, primarily in VCB (Vietcombank) and VHM (Vinhomes).

Other Indices at a Glance

The HNX-Index for mid and small caps on the Hanoi Stock Exchange slipped by 0.74%, while the UPCoM-Index for the Unlisted Public Companies Market rose by 0.45%.