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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When will Barclays shares hit £10?

Barclays shares were close to £1 not so long ago, but could they do the unthinkable and make it to…

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£20,000 invested in Barclays shares 2 years ago is now worth…

Barclays shares have surged 134% since April 2024 — but the bank’s strong fundamentals, huge cash generation, and valuation gap…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares just 12 months ago is now worth…

Despite world events, Barclays’ shares have provided investors with a nice little earner over the past year. And it looks…

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5 years ago, £5,000 bought 2,645 Barclays shares. But how many would it buy now?

Despite delivering an impressive return since April 2021, Barclays' shares have lagged the FTSE 100's other banks. James Beard considers…

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Just check out the latest bumper forecasts for Lloyds, NatWest and Barclays shares

Harvey Jones says Barclays shares have had a terrific year and there could be more action to come. So what's…

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£7,500 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Barclays shares have rocketed upwards over the past 12 months, outpacing its rivals, but the UK banking giant could have…

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Why the next 4 weeks are going to be big for Barclays shares

Jon Smith points out upcoming earnings and ongoing geopolitical turmoil and explains how Barclays shares could be impacted in the…

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Barclays shares surge: stick or twist?

Barclays shares surged on Wednesday after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire agreement for two weeks. But there's more…

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Could the SpaceX IPO make Barclays shares this year’s top FTSE 100 idea?

Barclays is the exclusive regional lead for the UK in the upcoming SpaceX IPO, but its shares still trade at…

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By April 2027, £2,630 invested in Barclays shares could be worth…

Barclays shares have been flying. But what might happen to a chunk of money invested in the bank's stock over…

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I hold Lloyds. Is it madness to buy Barclays shares too?

Harvey Jones is keen to buy Barclays shares but wonders whether he's simply doubling down, given that he already holds…

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With a P/E of 8.2 and a P/B of 0.7, are Barclays shares cheap?

Barclays' shares look cheap on paper. But is this really the case? James Beard explores both sides of the debate…

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