* Market wrap: VN-Index starts March with 1.5% gain, led by banks

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Market wrap: VN-Index starts March with 1.5% gain, led by banks

The VN-Index had a strong start to the new month, gaining 1.5% on Wednesday as many blue-chip stocks rallied following the market’s recent slump. 

* Several bank tickers experienced big gains, including BID (+3.5%), CTG (+3.1%), STB (+6.9%), TCB (+3.0%) and VPB (+2.3%). 

* HPG (+4.5%) jumped following its 7% plunge over the three previous trading days. 

* Food & beverage manufacturers VNM (+1.8%) and SAB (+2.4%) advanced. 

* MSN (-1.8%) was the day’s top contributing decliner.

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