Investors add to last week’s big gains on upbeat earnings; Fears ease about fate of lender CITNEW YORK — Signs of strength in several corners of the economy are helping extend the stock market’s rally. Business HighlightsRetailers see sales begin to recover in September NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s stores saw their first sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign of life from shoppers that fuels some hope for the holiday shopping season. |