VN-Index moved sideways amid a lack of clear direction (VN-Index -0.09%)

• • The VN-Index opened around the previous session’s closing level, with buying and selling pressure largely balanced.
  • During the morning session, the index extended its losses, weighed down primarily by VIC (-1.20%) and VHM (0.00%).
  • In the afternoon session, bargain hunting emerged, gradually narrowing the index’s losses. The VN-Index recovered most of its intraday decline toward the close and ended near the previous session’s closing level.
  • Market breadth ended with 149 advancers, 152 decliners, and 66 unchanged stocks.
  • Market liquidity decreased by 28.4% from the previous session to VND 13.9 trillion. The VN-Index closed at 1,727.46 points (-0.09%).

VN30 traded in a narrow range (VN30 +0.05%)

• • The basket recorded 19 gainers, 10 decliners, and 1 unchanged stock.
  • GAS (+4.08%), STB (+2.63%), and BSR (+2.56%) posted gains of more than 2%.
  • Conversely, LPB (-2.86%), VPB (-1.39%), and ACB (-1.35%) were among the notable decliners.

Sectors and stocks daily highlights

• • POW (+0.75%) reported cumulative power output of more than 15.25 billion kWh and total revenue of VND 38.5 trillion through July 2026. The company targets power output of approximately 1.34 billion kWh and revenue of around VND 3 trillion in August.
  • DGC (-4.63%) held its General Meeting of Shareholders after two postponements. The company announced plans to overhaul its management structure and lower its 2026 full-year targets, with revenue projected to decline 10.4% YoY and profit after tax to fall 49% YoY.
  • Foreign investors recorded net selling of VND 603.5 billion. VIC (-1.20%) and VHM (0.00%) faced the strongest foreign selling pressure, while no individual stock attracted notable net foreign buying interest.

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