Investors push markets higher again but mixed performances from retailers Helped by the late night deal over Greece and better than expected US housing figures on Tuesday, stock markets are moving higher again. Banks are among the main risers, as investors bet they will benefit if the Federal Reserve sanctions an interest rate hike in June or July. ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, which raised £85m in a share offering, is up 7.8p to 253.1p, HSBC is 10.15p higher at 444.4p while BARCLAYS is 2.9p better at 184.3p. Continue reading...