Stocks in Asia and Europe rise after Alcoa's report

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Source: Reuters
Stock prices rose around the world after Alcoa, starting U.S. earnings season, showed better-than-expected financial results in Q2. FTSEurofirst 300 index of European stocks dropped due to profit-taking after reaching the highest point in a month. Japanese Nikkei 225 gauge soared 2.6%, almost reaching 6-week high.
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