On Wednesday, the VN-Index gained seven tenths of a percent, mirroring gains on Wall Street as investor optimism has increased due to several economies reopening from extended COVID-19-induced shutdowns. Numerous bank stocks advanced. VCB (+1.5%) increased for its eighth straight session — reaching a 14-week high — and was the leading contributor to the day’s gain. HDB (+6.9%) surged for the second day in a row and is up nearly 18% so far this week. Other notable bank gainers included CTG