HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese shares were mixed for a second day as blue chips fell on late selling and energy stocks rebounded on rising crude prices. The benchmark VN Index inched down 0.1 per cent to finish at 663.90 points, erasing gains made during the session. Yesterday’s slight fall also marked the third downward session for the southern index with a total loss of 1.6 per cent. The HNX Index on the Hà Nội Stock Exchange rose 0.2 per cent to close at 84.35 points, extending a gain of 0.4 per cent for a second day. On the positive side, energy stocks rebounded as crude prices increased for a third day and consumer goods producer Masan Group began its share buyback activity.

Source: Viet Nam News September 07, 2016 00:33 UTC