Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:54:04 GMT
Stocks in Asia and Europe rise after Alcoa's report
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.