LSE:BARC (Barclays PLC)

About BARC

One of the big four clearing banks, Barclays has a history that can be traced back 300 years. It owns credit card business Barclaycard and has a strong investment banking arm in Barclays Capital to go with its high street retail presence.

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Are Barclays shares trading at a 50% discount?

On some metrics, Barclays shares could be looked at as half price. Is this a fair way to look at…

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Are Barclays shares really 50% cheaper than HSBC right now?

Barclays shares are trading at a price-to-book ratio half that of rivals like HSBC. Ken Hall looks at what the…

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The FTSE 100’s full of value shares at the moment. Here are 3 to consider

Recent events have taken their toll on the share prices of some of the UK’s biggest companies. But it also…

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Down 23%, are Barclays shares back in the bargain bin?

Barclays shares have plunged by almost a quarter since their February high. However, higher energy prices could boost profits for…

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Down 25%, are Barclays shares too cheap to miss?

Nobody expected Barclays' shares to fall so hard after their big multi-year gains. So the dip does make the valuation…

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Down 20%! I think the market’s got these 2 cheap shares all wrong

These cheap shares have been hit hard in 2026, but Ken Hall thinks investors are too focused on short-term fear…

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Will Barclays’ share price rise 17%, 40% or 53% over the next year?

Barclays' share price is expected to deliver more double-digit gains. But Royston Wild isn't so sure about these forecasts as…

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Down 15% with a P/E below 9. What on earth should I do about Barclays shares?

Harvey Jones was hoping to buy Barclays shares but feared they were too expensive. That's no longer an excuse following…

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How much do I need in an ISA to earn £1,000 monthly from UK shares?

UK shares are getting more and more popular to help investors reach passive income goals. Here are a few possibilities…

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Barclays shares are down 18%. Time to consider buying?

Barclays’ shares have plummeted in recent weeks. Edward Sheldon looks at what’s going on and provides his view on the…

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How many Barclays shares do I need to buy for a £1,000 passive income?

Dividends from Barclays shares are about to skyrocket as management outlines plans to return £15bn to shareholders. Is this a…

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Down 15% in a month! The Barclays share price looks like a screaming buy for me

Harvey Jones has had his eyes on the Barclays share price for ages. As markets plunge, this may be his…

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