European Banks: NBG IRE AIB BBVA STD BFR Greek stocks had been rising throughout the day on speculation that progress would be made on further aid for the embattled euro-zone country. Alpha Bank soared 13%, EFG Eurobank Ergasias jumped 11% and National Bank of Greece climbed 7.8%. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303745304576362690278291396.html?ru=yahoo&mod=yahoo_hs Ireland still in trouble