Banks, resource firms push FTSE 100 higher By: MarketWatch October 16, 2012 at 04:57 AM EDT Banks and resource firms drive U.K. stocks to gains on Tuesday, as reports on progress in Spain’s bailout intentions spur a risk-on sentiment across Europe. Read More >> Related Stocks: Barclays Plc ADR Bhp Billiton Ltd ADR HSBC Holdings Plc ADR Lloyds Banking Group Plc ADR Rio Tinto Plc ADR Royal Bank Scotland Group Plc