Stocks fluctuate amid better results from Goldman, mixed economic dataNEW YORK — Investors got the solid results from Goldman Sachs they had been looking for Tuesday, but found little else to calm their nerves about the fragile state of the economy. Asia stocks climb on strong Wall Street gains, encouraging data; Hong Kong jumps 3.7 pctTOKYO — Asian markets sprang back to life Tuesday, invigorated by fresh hopes for improved bank earnings and signs the regional economy is recovering. European shares were moderately higher. Goldman Sachs upgrade gives world markets a lift as focus turns to US bank earningsLONDON — European and U.S. stock markets spiked higher Monday after a respected banking analyst stoked hopes that this week’s earnings from some of the U.S.’s leading banks may well surprise to the upside. Stocks mostly rise ahead flood of earnings reports; Banks get a boost from analyst upgradeNEW YORK — A change of heart by a usually downbeat analyst yanked the stock market from its slumber. Stocks slide ahead of earnings rush; Banks get a lift from analyst upgradeNEW YORK — Investors are waiting for corporate earnings reports to arrive before they push into stocks. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world WednesdayA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: |