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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£1,000 buys 212 Barclays shares. What’s the dividend and price growth potential?

Barclays shares have almost tripled in five years. Our writer explains some pros and cons he sees to the investment…

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Up 200% with a P/E of just 10.6 – can anything stop the rampaging Barclays share price?

Harvey Jones is stunned by the dazzling Barclays share price, but he's also surprised to see that its valuation isn't…

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£15,000 invested in Barclays shares 24 months ago is now worth…

Things really kicked into gear for Barclays shares two years ago. How much would an example stake have turned into…

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Barclays shares are booming — but don’t ignore this risk

Barclays shares have had a strong run, but Ken Hall thinks the low price-to-book ratio may be a warning from…

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Why I think £6 for Barclays shares isn’t out of the question

Dr James Fox believes Barclays shares could still be overlooked despite delivering incredible returns for shareholders in recent years.

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Under £5 now, are Barclays shares a screaming bargain following excellent 2025 results?

Barclays shares still look way too low to me, given rising earnings and big capital returns ahead — raising the…

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I’m itching to buy Barclays for my Stocks and Shares ISA. But am I too late?

Harvey Jones is looking to generate some income and growth from this year Stocks and Shares ISA allowance. But is…

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Should I buy Barclays shares for my portfolio after its Q4 earnings beat?

Following a two-year rally, Barclays' shares have tapered off recently. Could that be about to change after the company’s impressive…

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Is the party over for the big FTSE 100 banks?

Harvey Jones wonders if big FTSE 100 banks like Barclays have delivered all the fun they can for now, and…

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Can these 2 FTSE 100 stocks grow 50% (or more) in 2026?

Ken Hall unpacks two big-name FTSE 100 stocks that could climb higher in 2026 if management can deliver on its…

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Up 233% but with a P/E of 17! So can the Barclays share price keep going?

Harvey Jones is hugely impressed by the stunning Barclays share price performance, but he's wondering how long it can conquer…

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Is it last call for sub-£5 Barclays shares?

Barclays shares are inching towards the big £5 mark. Could this be the last time to buy a share in…

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