The VN-Index increased for the second day in a row as it closed up by nine tenths of a percent on Friday. For the week, the index gained three tenths of a percent, which was its third consecutive positive week. Banks continued their strong performance from Thursday. Once again, BID (+3.3%) was the top contributing gainer as it wrapped up a week in which its share price jumped nearly 10%. In addition, CTG (+4.9%) surged to increase 10% over the week. VCB (+0.9%), MBB (+1.7%), VPB (+1.4%)