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Shanghai stocks were volatile Tuesday after falling the most in eight years the day before while other Asian markets also flitted between gains and losses.

Most Asian stock markets were modestly higher Tuesday after positive U.S. earnings reports boosted sentiment.

Asian stocks mostly drifted lower Monday as investors put Greece's debt crisis behind them to focus on the outlook for interest rates, corporate earnings and China's economy.

World stock markets were uneven Friday as Europe's rally faded while most Asian indexes advanced, led by a jump in Chinese shares, after strong U.S. earnings.

Asian stock indexes were mostly higher Thursday after Greek lawmakers approved an austerity bill needed for another bailout and the dollar rose after the Fed chief indicated that U.S. interest rates could start rising later this year.

Shanghai stocks lost ground on Wednesday despite China's better-than-expected economic growth in the second quarter, with investors still wary after a big slide in Chinese markets.

Asian stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday after Greece and its European creditors agreed on a bailout and China's market benchmark fluctuated between gains and losses following a massive government intervention.

Asian stock markets were higher Monday, extending a recovery from turmoil last week, but attention remained nervously focused on a teetering Greece as investors awaited word whether a bailout deal with European creditors can be reached.

Asian stock rose for a second day on Friday as the Greek government proposed a broad financial overhaul to its creditors and Beijing's attempts to arrest a sharp slide in the Chinese market appeared to be working.

Asian stock markets rebounded on Thursday led by gains on China's main index, which jumped after government measures aimed at stabilizing the market took hold.

Chinese stocks led a slump in Asian markets on Wednesday as the sell-off in Shanghai intensified and Greece's future in the euro remained highly uncertain.

Chinese stocks fell Tuesday despite official efforts to shore up slumping prices while other Asian markets were mixed after Greece's spiraling crisis weighed on Wall Street.

World stock markets mostly drifted lower Friday ahead of Greece's weekend referendum, while China's main stock benchmark plunged as government efforts failed to reassure panicky investors.

China's main stock benchmark plunged as much as 7 percent Friday as government stabilizing measures failed to reassure panicky investors while other Asian indexes fell ahead of Greece's weekend austerity referendum.

Most Asian stock indexes fell Friday as a standoff between Greece and its international creditors threatened to drag into the weekend.

Asian stock markets were lower Thursday as negotiations to keep Greece from defaulting dragged on without result, dimming hopes of a deal this week.

Stocks were advancing for a second day on Tuesday as investors continued to be optimistic that Greece would reach an accord with its creditors.

Asian stocks rose Tuesday following U.S. advances and optimism over Greek debt talks.

Stock markets were mostly higher in Asia on Monday as investors shrugged off the latest twist in Greece's cash crunch crisis.

Asian shares pushed higher Friday following a rally in U.S. markets, but China's benchmark sank again on worries over the potential impact of a flurry of initial public offerings and moves by regulators to curb margin trading.