The market closed with the VN-Index up 3.77 points (+0.29%) to 1,296.75, while the HNX-Index fell 0.45 points (-0.19%) to 237.57. The market breadth tilted towards decliners, with 423 stocks falling versus 359 advancing stocks. The sell-off was more pronounced in the VN30 basket, with 18 gainers, 11 losers, and 1 stock referenced.