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World stocks pause after Dow hits 2009 high

LONDON (AP) — European and U.S. stock markets took a breather Tuesday after a big rally the previous day pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest level this year.

Analysts said it was unsurprising trading was subdued after Monday's big gains, when sentiment was buoyed by the weekend pledge from the Group of 20 rich and developing countries to maintain stimulus measures as long...

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