The VN-Index rose fourth tenths of a percent for its sixth straight day of gains. The index peaked above 798 in the afternoon before closing at 796.72 and is poised to break above 800 for the first time since February 2008. GAS (+2.0%) advanced for a fourth consecutive day as the price of Brent crude oil reached its highest level since April in Asian trading today. SAB (+3.1%) was the top contributor to today's gain and has jumped 28% since mid-July when the government indicated plans