The VN-Index extended its pullback to three days on a small loss of two tenths of a percent, however, laggards outnumbered gainers by more than two to one. Energy names PVD (-1.5%), which matched an all-time record low, and GAS (-2.3%) fell after last week's rally in Brent crude oil prices stalled out in overnight trading. SAB (+3.0%) and BHN (+6.9%) continued strong gains from yesterday on news the State is seeking to divest its stakes in the two breweries by the end of this year.