The VN-Index jumped eight tenths of a percent as numerous financial tickers experienced gains. Moreover, the VN30 Index increased nine tenths of a percent with 25 of its 30 components advancing. For the week, the VN-Index gained a half of a percent — its third straight weekly gain. CTG (+4.3%) surged to a 10-week high and was the leading contributor to the day’s gain. In addition, banks BID (+1.8%), VPB (+2.6%), TCB (+1.7%), STB (+3.8%) and MBB (+1.5%) were among the session’s top 10 contri