Overview of the trading session
The stock market on April 23, 2026, saw a clear divergence in performance across exchanges. The VN-Index closed at 1,870.4 points, up 0.7% , while the HNX-Index fell 0.8% to 253.2 points and the UPCOM-Index declined 0.4% to 128.3 points.
Liquidity on the HOSE continues to remain high, with many stocks leading trading activity. The money flow shows positive movement, but it is not yet evenly distributed, reflecting that the uptrend still exists but is accompanied by short-term fluctuations.
Key index performance
Index Value Fluctuation VN-Index 1,870.4 +0.7% HNX-Index 253.2 -0.8% UPCOM-Index 128.3 -0.4%
Outstanding stock group
On the HOSE, the strongest gainers were SAB , VDP , PVT , CTD , and TIX , all rising by around +6.9% to +7.0% . Conversely, profit-taking pressure was concentrated on NNC , MDG , TDW , FDC , and ADG , which fell by -6.2% to -6.9% .
SAB : +7.0%
VDP : +7.0%
PVT : +7.0%
NNC : -6.9%
MDG : -6.9%
TDW : -6.7%
The banking and financial services sector remained the focus of liquidity. SHB saw 97.1 million shares traded, VIX reached 53.3 million, NVL reached 41.7 million, HPG reached 41.1 million, and VCB reached 35.2 million shares.
Code | Volume | Fluctuation SHB | 97.1 million | -2.6% VIX | 53.3 million | -1.2% NVL | 41.7 million | +2.4%
Industry analysis
The construction materials sector saw positive performance with CTD rising +7.0% and VCG increasing +4.8% . The pharmaceutical sector also attracted demand as VDP surged near its ceiling, indicating that capital is flowing into stocks with unique stories.
Conversely, some sectors experienced significant downward pressure. In the construction and infrastructure group, NNC fell by -6.9% , TDW by -6.7% ; the oil and gas and chemical groups showed mixed performance, although strong stocks like PVT still emerged.
Sector | Key Code | Developments | Construction Materials CTD , VCG | Strong Increase | Pharmaceuticals VDP , DCL | Positive Increase | Retail MWG , DGW , FRT | Decrease | Oil and Gas PVT , PVD , PLX | Divergent Change
Notable technical signals
In the technical signal group, the most prominent stocks include VCB with a composite score of 78.7 , SAB at 76.6 , HAG at 76.6 , PVT at 76.3 , and QNP at 76.3 . These signals indicate that some stocks still maintain a relatively good technical state compared to the overall market.
VCB : Overall score 78.7
SAB : Total score 76.6
HAG : overall score 76.6
Developments in HNX and UPCOM markets
On the HNX, the index fell 0.8% to 253.2 points. Notable stocks traded included SHS with 12.99 million shares, CEO with 9.8 million, and PVS with 5.6 million.
Notable gainers on the HNX included STP ( up 8.3%) , RCL (up 7.1%) , and WCS (up 6.0%) . On the UPCOM exchange, liquidity was high in HNG (up 9.4 million shares), MSR (up 3.1 million), and OIL (up 2.9 million); strong gainers included MND (up 15.8% ), LMC (up 15.0%) , BHI (up 15.0% ), UPC (up 15.0%) , and VIW (up 15.0%) .
Short-term outlook
The overall market trend remains positive, with the VN-Index holding above its high level and strong capital inflows. However, the significant divergence among stock groups suggests that volatility may continue in the coming sessions.
Technically, the 1,870- point level remains a key observation point for the VN-Index, while the area around 1,860 points could act as near-term support. Investors should monitor liquidity developments and the spread of leading stocks to assess the potential for trend extension.