Vietnam Insight

In regular trading on Wednesday, the Dow rose 0.09%, the S&P 500 inched up 0.01% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.08%. On the economic front, private sector employment increased more than expected in September, in another evidence of a resilient labor market. Elsewhere, investors monitored geopolitical developments in the Middle East amid fears of a full-blown regional conflict.

The VNINDEX closed at 1,287.84, down 4.36 points (-0.34%) with decreased trading volume but still above the 20-day moving average. The market saw 96 gainers and 299 decliners. Stocks contributing to the market's gains included VCB, TCB, and TPB, while HPG, CTG, and VPB contributed to the decline. Foreign investors net bought over 255 billion dong

• World stocks: U.S. private sector employment exceeded expectations.
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• Technical perspective and updated recommendations 
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