The VN-Index inched higher on Wednesday, closing up two tenths of a percent. Trading value on HOSE remained tepid at USD116mn. CTG (+2.1%) was the top contributor to the day’s small gain and has risen three straight days. Most other bank tickers also climbed, including STB (+3.4%), TPB (+3.8%) and VPB (+1.3%). PPC (+4.9%) hit an 11-year high after surging 37% over the last three months. CTD (-4.1%) fell by more than 4% for a second day to a six-month low.