* Market wrap: VN-Index snaps four-session losing streak as bank stocks climb

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Market wrap: VN-Index snaps four-session losing streak as bank stocks climb 

The VN-Index gained four-tenths of a percent on Thursday, snapping a four-session losing streak as a strong day from the banking sector supported the market.  

* Banks were up across the board, led by VPB (+4.5%), VCB (+0.8%), BID (+1.0%), MBB (+1.7%), TPB (+3.5%) and LPB (+4.3%). However, EIB (-2.8%) was an exception as it retreated following its 5.1% increase over the previous three days. 

* In the real estate sector, KDH (+7.0%) soared to the daily trading ceiling while VHM (+1.0%) rose for the second day in a row. 

* GAS (-2.2%) extended its losing streak to four sessions. Meanwhile, petroleum distributor PLX (+3.9%) jumped. 

* Airline HVN (-5.6%) has tumbled 9.7% over the last two days.

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