London — Global stock markets gained for a second day on Tuesday, spurred by increased optimism about economic stimulus and global recovery, while retail investors retreated from GameStop and their newfound interest in silver.

Positive momentum from Asia carried through to Europe, with the pan-European Stoxx 600 edging up 0.9%...

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