Los Angeles Times | Stocks fall as crude oil prices dive; bank shares climb Los Angeles Times Oil prices fell more than 4% after U.S. officials suggested the United States will take a softer stance on countries that import oil from Iran after sanctions on Iran's energy sector go back into effect in November. Banks rose along with interest rates ... Stocks fall as crude oil prices drop 4 percent; banks climb At midday: TSX lower as drop in oil prices keeps energy sector under pressure Wall Street flat as oil drop offsets bank earnings boost |