The stock market entered the trading session on April 16 in a positive state, inheriting the strong upward momentum from the previous session.
At the end of the trading session on April 16, VN-Index increased by 19.18 points (+1.07%) to 1,819.83 points, thereby firmly consolidating the 1,800 point mark. HNX-Index increased by 93.77 points (+1.49%) to 256.49.
The Vingroup stock group continues to play a leading role
In today's trading session, the Vingroup group of stocks continued to become the focus of the market as VIC, VHM and VRE maintained positive increases, contributing significantly to the general index's upward momentum.
Specifically:
- VIC closed the session with 189.30 points, up 12.30 points (+6.95%);
- VHM closed the session with a score of 143.10 points, up 6.10 points (+4.45%);
- VRE closed the session with a score of 29.60 points, up 0.30 points (+1. 02%).
Strong demand appeared in the afternoon session, showing that cash flow is still concentrated in the group of pillar stocks that are likely to lead the market. The positive developments of this group of stocks contribute to helping VN-Index maintain an upward state and strengthen investor sentiment in the context that the market is testing high price zones.
Banking and oil and gas groups continue to attract cash flow
Besides the pillar stock group, cash flow continued to record improvement in the banking group when many large codes such as VCB, BID, CTG, TCB, MBB and ACB maintained stable trading status, playing a role in supporting the index. In which, TCB stock closed the session at 31.90 points, up 0.05 points (+0.16%).
This is still the group of stocks that has a major impact on the VN-Index diễn biến in the context that credit growth expectations in 2026 continue to be boosted.
In the oil and gas group, codes such as GAS, PVD, PVS, BSR and PLX attracted the attention of investors as world energy prices remained high and the supply risk from the Middle East has not cooled down.
Specifically:
- GAS closed the session with a score of 78.40 points, down 0.80 points (-1.01%);
- PVD closed the session with a score of 32.90 points, up 0.05 points (++0.15%);
- PVS closed the session with a score of 38.30 points, down 0.40 points (-1.03%);
- BSR closed the session with a score of 25-80 points, down 0.35 points (-1.34%);
- PLX closed the session with a score of 39.10 points, down 0.70 points (-1.76%);
In the context of the market continuing to differentiate, cash flow is likely to still prioritize the banking and oil and gas groups - two stock groups that are likely to lead the index and clearly reflect macroeconomic expectations in the coming time.
World stocks rise thanks to cooling expectations for the Middle East
On the international market, US stocks continued to maintain a positive trend as S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices set new record highs thanks to expectations of cooling US-Iran tensions and improved corporate profit prospects.
In Europe, the STOXX 600 index increased by about 0.3%, while major markets such as the UK and France also recorded slight increases thanks to positive signals from peace talks in the Middle East region.
In Asia, the stock market is rising again as investors expect diplomatic progress to contribute to stabilizing the global investment environment. The MSCI Global Index is also approaching its historical peak, reflecting the "risk-seeking" sentiment returning to the international financial market.
