The VN-Index looked like it was going to record its 10th consecutive positive session on Friday; however, several bank tickers tumbled at the end of the session, causing the index to close down by three tenths of a percent. Nevertheless, the VN-Index concluded the week up 2.4%, marking its second straight weekly gain. Banks were down across the board, led by VCB (-1.3%), VPB (-1.2%), TCB (-1.3%), STB (-2.4%), MBB (-1.2%) and ACB (-1.2%).