Despite a slight dip in market liquidity this morning, trading volumes on the HOSE reached nearly 480 million units, equivalent to over 17 trillion VND, marking a 17.28% decline compared to the previous session.
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In terms of impact, the top 10 stocks contributed positively, adding nearly 27 points to the VN-Index. Notably, VIC alone contributed almost 12 points. Conversely, HDB and HVN exerted the most downward pressure, collectively reducing the index by over 1 point.
| Top 10 Stocks Influencing VN-Index on January 16, 2025 (Point-Based) |
Green dominated across sectors, with 7 out of 11 sectors recording gains of 1% or more. The IT sector led with a remarkable 6.74% increase, driven by strong performances from FPT (ceiling), CMG (+4.94%), ELC (+3.38%), VEC (+10.24%), DLG (+3.6%), POT (+7.62%), and ITD (+5%).
Real estate, non-essential consumer goods, and media services sectors also performed well, with notable gains in stocks like VHM, VRE, VIC, CTX, MWG, PNJ, DGW, HUT, FRT, PET, MSH, TTN, MFS, and FOC. Some stocks, such as TIP and FOX, even hit their upper limits.
Large-cap industrial and financial stocks significantly contributed to the index’s rise, including VJC (+1.72%), MVN (+6.82%), GEE (+1.12%), VEA (+7.4%), GMD (+2.2%), VCB (+1.81%), BID (+2.37%), TCB (+1.54%), and F88 (+1.31%).
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Foreign investors continued net selling, totaling 1.1 trillion VND across all three exchanges. Selling pressure was concentrated in VIX (152.28 billion VND), followed by PNJ and GMD (100-110 billion VND each). Conversely, FPT led net buying with 215.61 billion VND, significantly outpacing other stocks.
| Top 10 Stocks with Strongest Foreign Net Buying/Selling on January 16, 2025 Morning Session |
10:30 AM: Caution Prevails in the Market
Investors remained cautious, with trading volumes showing no improvement. Major indices narrowed their early gains and entered a tug-of-war phase. As of 10:30 AM, the VN-Index rose 21.14 points to 1,885.94, while the HNX-Index fell 1.09 points to 254.25.
VN30 basket stocks saw mixed movements, with buying pressure slightly dominating. VIC, VHM, FPT, and STB contributed 7.22, 4.49, 2.83, and 2.1 points, respectively, to the index. Conversely, HDB, VNM, MSN, and HPG faced selling pressure, reducing the VN30-Index by over 5 points.
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Real estate stocks rebounded positively, though polarization persisted. Notable performers included TIP (ceiling), VHM (+3.92%), VIC (+4.44%), and VRE (+3.02%). However, some stocks like TAL (-2.34%), TIG (-1.16%), NVL (-0.82%), and CEO (-1.54%) remained in the red.
Utility stocks also performed well, with strong gains in GAS (+3.5%), POW (+1.75%), NT2 (+0.77%), and PVG (+4.11%).
Essential consumer goods stocks faced headwinds, with selling pressure on large-caps like VNM (-0.99%), MSN (-1.11%), DBC (-0.18%), and MCH (-4.97%).
Compared to the opening session, polarization continued, but buyers gained the upper hand, with 361 advancing stocks versus 279 declining ones.
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Opening: Green Dominates Early Session
At 9:30 AM on January 16, the VN-Index rose over 18.3 points to 1,883, while the HNX-Index gained 1.6 points to 254.
Green dominated early, with over 330 advancing stocks. Raw material stocks like POM (+15%), HT1 (+2.4%), and DHC (+0.76%) performed well from the start.
Financial stocks showed stable growth, with most in the green. Notable gainers included BID (+2.37%), STB (+1.21%), and VCB (+2.09%).
Large-caps like VIC, VHM, and VCB led the index, contributing over 13.4 points. Conversely, HDB, GVR, and PLX weighed down the market, reducing it by over 1.5 points.
– 12:05 PM, January 16, 2026
