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The VN-Index wobbled with alternating gains and losses as it tested the old February 2026 high. Volatility remained concentrated in heavyweight stocks, while the rest of the market did not show clear improvement, reflecting a cautious mood.
29/04/2026 trading: The major indices moved mixed. The VN-Index fell 1.16% to 1,854.1 points, while the HNX-Index rose 0.49% to 250.66 points.
Weekly performance: Over the week, the VN-Index rose by 0.04% (+0.81 points), while the HNX-Index fell by 0.51% (-1.29 points). The week was shortened due to holidays, contributing to choppiness.
In the first session, the VN-Index posted a fairly positive gain supported by large-cap stocks, but reversed in the following session when profit-taking appeared in these names. The pattern highlighted the continued dominance of the big-cap group, with market breadth tilted to the downside and cash flow staying cautious. The VN-Index closed the week at 1,854.1 points, up less than one point versus the prior week.
VN-Index impact: The 10 most negative contributors removed more than 26.58 points from the VN-Index, with VIC and VHM together shaving more than 22 points off the index. On the positive side, LPB and GAS were the top contributors, but the overall addition was only about 2 points.
Sector differential: Most sectors moved within narrow ranges. Real estate was the laggard, down 3.41%, pressured mainly by VIC (-5.1%), VHM (-3.31%), and BCM (-0.75%). However, some real estate names attracted demand, including VRE (+4.87%), DXG (+3.02%), CEO (+3.49%), TCH (+1.4%), PDR (+1.54%), and DIG (+4.26%).
Leaders: Information technology and energy led the market, rising 1.32% and 1.08% respectively. Supporting stocks included FPT (+1.48%), CMG (+0.54%), and ELC (+1.73%) in IT, and GAS (+2.31%), PVS (+4.97%), PVD (+1.64%), and PVT (+2.09%) in energy.
Foreign investors were net sellers of VN 1.8 trillion across the two exchanges during the week. Selling totaled about 1.9 trillion on HOSE, while foreign investors net bought over 57 billion on HNX.
Best performing stock of the week: VRE up 12.15%. VRE formed a Rising Window candlestick pattern and rose above the 200-day moving average. The stock traded near the upper Bollinger Band with volume above the 20-session average, indicating bullish sentiment. The positive outlook was reinforced as MACD widened away from the Signal line after moving above zero.
Worst performing stock of the week: VVS down 12.4%. VVS fell on two consecutive sessions and dropped below the Middle Bollinger Band. Volume was choppy in recent sessions, signaling uncertainty. Short-term risk increased as MACD crossed below the Signal line, and the Stochastic Oscillator weakened after issuing a negative signal.
Economic & Market Strategy Analysis Department, Vietstock Advisory.
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