The VN-Index closed up about a third of a percent on Wednesday to rise for the first day in five, joining a global equities rally this week spurred by the outcome of the first round of the French presidential election and positive initial Q1 results in the US. DHG (+3.4%) jumped to a record high on heavy trading volume amid no apparent news catalyst. GAS (+1.5%) and PVD (+0.5%) gained after the price of Brent crude oil rose overnight, snapping a two-week downturn.