Market wrap: VN-Index finishes nearly unchanged 

The VN-Index barely extended its winning streak to three sessions as it gained just one hundredth of a percent on Wednesday. In addition, trading turnover on HOSE slumped to USD569.34mn — the lowest level since February. 

-   VCB (+2.1%) ended a three-session losing streak and was the day’s top contributing gainer. Fellow banks CTG (+1.2%), BID (+0.7%), OCB (+3.1%), VIB (+1.5%), MBB (+0.7%) and HDB (+1.2%) also advanced. On the other hand, VPB (-1.2%) slumped to a three-month low. 

-   Several real estate stocks dropped, including VHM (-1.2%), NVL (-2.2%), VRE (-1.6%) and BCM (-1.6%). 

-   Steelmaker HPG (+1.1%) increased for the second straight day. 

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-   DGC’s chairman guides for optimistic 2021 NPAT 

-   GVR to pay FY2020 cash dividend of VND600/share 

-   HDB finalizes record date for stock dividend plan 

-   NLG: Succesful private placement to fuel medium-term outlook - Update

-   AST: Losses continue in Q2 2021 due to COVID-19 - Earnings Flash

-   DPM: Strong selling prices underpin robust H1 2021 results - Earnings Flash

-   PVS: Weak M&C drags H1 earnings despite strong FSO profit - Earnings Flash

-   QNS: Strong sugar profits cushion soymilk weakness - Earnings Flash

-   SSI: SSI leverages balance sheet to take lead in margin lending - Earnings Flash

-   TLG: Healthy sales, low cost inventory support strong H1 results - Earnings Flash

-   DBD: Potential catalysts from new facilities, distribution revamp - Company Report 

-   Market wrap: VN-Index finishes nearly unchanged