Today: 22 March 2026
Browse Category

HOSE:BSR 1 March 2026

Vietnam stocks week ahead: Ho Chi Minh VN-Index faces a settlement test after T+2 glitch

Vietnam stocks week ahead: Ho Chi Minh VN-Index faces a settlement test after T+2 glitch

Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange will reopen Monday after a KRX system maintenance delay disrupted some T+2 settlements late last week. The VN-Index closed Friday at 1,880.33, up 0.04%, while the VN30 index fell 0.39%. Settlement issues were resolved by Friday afternoon, according to state media. Traders await Monday’s manufacturing PMI and key February economic data later in the week.

Stock Market Today

  • Ford Launches Ford Pro AI and V2H Pilot to Expand Digital and Energy Revenue Streams
    March 21, 2026, 11:28 PM EDT. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) introduced Ford Pro AI, a connected fleet management software targeting commercial customers, and launched a vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy pilot with Puget Sound Energy and ChargeScape. Using EVs like the F-150 Lightning, the V2H project tests supplying backup power to homes, highlighting Ford's push into software and energy services. These initiatives aim to create recurring revenue beyond traditional manufacturing, aligning with trends among automakers such as GM, Stellantis, and Tesla. Ford Pro AI helps commercial fleets optimize operations by analyzing vehicle data to reduce downtime. The company's stock trades at $11.52, with a 21.1% one-year and 24.8% five-year return, reflecting investor confidence in its strategic shift toward connected technologies and grid integration. However, execution risks remain as Ford invests heavily in these areas amid industry competition and regulatory pressures.
Go toTop