VCSC Daily - VN-Index inches down despite strong day from steel

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Market wrap: VN-Index inches down despite strong day from steel stocks

The VN-Index inched down two tenths of a percent on Friday as strong performances from steel stocks could not offset declines in other sectors. Nevertheless, the VN-Index gained seven tenths of a percent for the week.

* GAS (-1.3%) was the top contributor to the day’s loss.

* Food & beverage players MSN (-1.3%) and VNM (-1.1%) dropped.

* MWG (-1.8%) fell for the fifth day in a row and decreased 5.4% for the week.

* Airline VJC (-1.6%) has declined in four out of the past five trading sessions.

* On the positive side, steelmakers HPG (+4.5%), HSG (+1.1%) and NKG (+2.0%) experienced strong gains.