Market wrap: VN-Index drops for second consecutive day 

The VN-Index dropped three tenths of a percent on Thursday — marking the first time it fell in back-to-back sessions in more than a month — as large-cap stocks led the decline with 21 of the VN30-Index’s components sinking. 

-   MSN (-1.9%) has slipped 5% over the last three days. 

-   HPG (-1.1%) declined for the third day in a row. 

-   MWG (-2.9%) ended a three-day winning streak. 

-   FPT (-2.5%) fell to its lowest share price since July 26. 

-   Some real estate & construction tickers performed well, including VHM (+0.9%), DIG (+6.4%), BCM (+1.1%) and HT1 (+6.2%). 

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-   Market wrap: VN-Index drops for second consecutive day