Varying forecasts for stock market, plenty of opportunities for investors

The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange edged up 0.02 per cent to close Friday at 888.97 points.

Shares struggle as large caps vary

Share cut early gains on Thursday with the market experiencing strong volatility with big variation in large-caps' prices.

Profit taking to weigh on local market, but September may be bright

Việt Nam’s stock market rally may slow this week as investors eye profits but the one-month projection is still optimistic.

VN-Index inches downwards

The VN-Index snapped a five-trading day gaining streak on Friday as many investors decided to cash in on stocks which had rallied substantially in recent days.

Funds enjoy growth in August Many investment funds in Việt Nam’s equity market reported positive growth in net asset value (NAV) in August due to a stock market upturn.

VN stocks struggle with profit taking

The market traded in the positive territory during the day but stronger profit taking in the later half of the afternoon sent some stocks down.

Brokerages forecast shares to rise while experts brace for corrections While brokerages are forecasting shares to climb higher this week, market experts expect they will correct first before advancing to the next support zone.

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Intraday trading, short selling soon available: draft circular1 Within the trading day, if the total quantity of stocks bought by the investor outclasses the quantity of stocks offered for sale or vice versa, the brokerage house is obliged to balance the cash or the stock difference when the transactions are settled.

Professional liability insurance revenue surges

Professional liability insurance revenue, especially in the construction industry, surged strongly in the first half of this year, thanks to the rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) construction projects and strengthening inspections.