The less-optimistic movements of the stock market have negatively impacted the business results of securities firms in the first quarter of the year.

While the less positive business results of listed companies have been mostly priced in, many recently issued supportive policies will help improve investor sentiment and increase cash flows on the stock market, according to analysts.

Most companies are slowing down their listing plans in the context of unfavourable market movements and poor business performances, with some even withdrawing their listing documents.

The market finished higher on the last trading day of the week, buoyed by improved sentiment ahead of a long holiday and the restructuring activities of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The stock market was mixed on Thursday with the VN-Index unable to keep the recovery trend, as a strong sell-off in large-cap stocks and lower liquidity weighed on sentiment.