Green dominated the board at the beginning at the trading session with the index sometimes jumping 12 points. However, at the end of the trading session, some major stocks, including CTG, HPD, HDB, NVL and VCI plummeted, curbed the market’s recovery momentum.
Foreign sector continued to net sell VND40 billion in the trading session.
The Vietnam’s benchmark rose 8.74 points, or 0.99 percent, to close at 889.64 points with 195 winners and 95 losers while 54 stocks remained unchanged.
The HNX-Index of the smaller bourse in the north soared 1.08 points, or 1.07 percent, to finish at 101.93 points. Of the index, 78 stocks increased, 56 declined, and 53 treaded water.
Trading volume remained low with 182 million stocks worth VND3.7 trillion.
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Market liquidity on Vietnam’s stock market rockets heavily
Bolster stock markets to withstand external shocks
Stock market size on HOSE reaches nearly 71 percent of GDP
VN-Index surpasses 1,200 points
Congestion on floors affecting credibility
Private entity steps in to relieve congestion
Some stocks being side lined by investors
Comprehensive solutions needed to upgrade stock market
