VN-Index rose nearly 7.5 points.

VTV.vn - Strongly improved cash flow on February 24th helped the market maintain its positive momentum, with the oil and gas and materials sectors being the focus.

The trading session on February 24th closed positively with the VN-Index rising nearly 7.5 points to 1,867 points; the HNX-Index also edged up nearly 1 point, reaching 262.72 points. The upward momentum was consolidated towards the end of the session amidst stable buying demand.

Large-cap stocks played a supporting role in the index, notably oil and gas, securities, and materials. BSR, PLX, TCX, VPX, HPG, and GEL were among the top 10 stocks with the most positive impact on the VN-Index. Conversely, the banking sector exerted pressure, with VCB, CTG, BID, andSHB causing the index to lose more than 4 points.

The market's focus shifted to the oil and gas sector. BSR surged early, extending its strong upward trend over the past two months. From around 14,000 VND/share in December 2025, BSR's share price has risen to 28,000 VND/share, equivalent to a doubling of its value. Similarly, PLX, PVD, PVT, and PSB all rose, indicating a clear concentration of capital in this group.

In the materials sector, DGC and GEL hit their upper limit. Fertilizer stocks surged, with DPM, DCM, and LAS rising 4-5%. The steel sector maintained its positive performance with HPG, NKC, VGS, and HSG contributing to the overall upward trend.

Transport stocks traded actively, with GMD and HAH surging; MVN, PHP, SGP, PDN, VOS, and CTI also followed suit. However, the market remained mixed, with VSC, TMS, PAP, and TOS declining.

The securities sector had a positive trading session with widespread gains. Meanwhile, bank stocks showed mixed performance, with both gains and losses. Notably, the information technology sector became a drag, withFPT , CMG, ELC, and ITD all undergoing corrections.

Total market liquidity reached nearly 35,000 billion VND; of which, the HOSE exchange contributed over 32,000 billion VND, 16% higher than the average of the past month. Foreign investors made net purchases of nearly 190 billion VND; HPG saw net purchases of over 1,000 billion VND, while FPT experienced net sales of nearly 1,450 billion VND.

The developments on February 24th showed that capital is tending to shift towards cyclical sectors and those benefiting from growth expectations, while divergence among stock groups remains the main characteristic of the market.

Source: https://vtv.vn/vn-index-tang-gan-75-diem-10026022416363761.htm