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VinFast posts record monthly sales in march 2026: more than 135,000 orders and 93,000 electric motorcycles shipped

On 3 April 2026, VinFast reported more than 135,000 orders and shipped over 93,000 electric motorcycles to the market in March 2026, achieving the highest monthly sales on record. For March 2026, VinFast recorded a total of more than 135,000 orders from distributors nationwide and shipped over 93,000 vehicles. Among…

Market Pulse 04/03: Foreign selling returns to VN30 stocks as VN-Index continues to decline

Vietnam’s stock market extended its retreat on April 3, with the VN-Index closing down 10.78 points (-0.64%) at 1,684.04. The HNX-Index also fell 1.68 points (-0.67%) to 248.68. Market breadth was bearish, with 534 decliners versus 252 advancers. The VN30 ended lower as well, finishing with 22 stocks down, 6…

Technical analysis for the afternoon session on April 3, 2026: VN-Index and HNX-Index consolidate amid selling pressure

The VN-Index traded in a tight range during the afternoon session on April 3, 2026 and formed a Long Upper Shadow candlestick pattern, a sign of substantial selling pressure. The HNX-Index corrected but remained above the Middle line of the Bollinger Bands. VN-Index: tight trading range and selling pressure In…

Gold loses appeal after Iran conflict

Investors typically expect their holdings to generate returns through mechanisms such as bond coupons or stock dividends. Gold is different: it does not produce cash flow, and practical uses like jewelry or electronics are generally not sufficient to justify large allocations in many portfolios. For much of its appeal, gold…

Gold falls below $4,700 per ounce as the dollar and oil rise

Gold prices fell sharply on 02/04 as the U.S. dollar and oil prices rose following President Donald Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would continue strikes on Iran, fueling inflation concerns and supporting expectations that interest rates will stay higher. Spot gold dropped 3.6% to $4,587.55 per ounce, after hitting a…

The truth behind gold's decline amid market turmoil

Gold, long treated as a safe-haven asset, has been sold off and is losing value, challenging the assumption that it automatically rises during periods of heightened geopolitical risk. While gold still remains elevated over the long term, its recent decline reflects a shift in how markets are responding—particularly to an…

U.S. payrolls rise by 178,000 in March, beating expectations

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, after a drop of 133,000 in February, well above the 59,000 forecast by economists, the Labor Department said on April 3. February’s figure was revised down by 41,000, while January was revised up by 34,000 to 160,000, bringing the three-month average to…

Iconic Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: ICM) (OTCQB: ICMFF) (FSE: YQG) (the 'Company' or 'Iconic') announces that the Company has filed for final acceptance from TSX Venture Exchange (the 'TSXV') with its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news release dated January 5, 2026) which consisted of offering up to 30,000,000 units…