The VN-Index climbed 1% on Wednesday, hitting a new all-time high of 1,269.09 points as several banking stocks posted significant gains. In addition, 26 of the VN30 Index’s 30 components advanced. Banking tickers surged, led by TCB (+4.8%), STB (+6.9%), CTG (+1.8%), VPB (+1.6%) and BID (+1.3%). GVR (+6.9%) rocketed to the daily trading ceiling as it posted its second straight positive session. MSN (+2.5%) advanced to its highest share price since April 20. HPG (+1.1%)