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.

Barclays PLC (LSE: BARC) Latest News

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The FTSE 100 is behaving remarkably right now!

After years of underperforming global markets, the FTSE 100 has suddenly sprung to life. Indeed, it's rushed ahead to overtake…

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3 essential factors for investors to consider when aiming for passive income success

Mark Hartley outlines three of the most important considerations investors are faced with when attempting to secure a lucrative passive…

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£10,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 month ago is now worth…

Barclays shares have carried on where they left off in 2024, by climbing far faster than the FTSE 100. Harvey…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 3 years ago is now worth…

Barclays shares have vastly outperformed the market over the past 12 months, but it’s a different story over the longer…

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Do Barclays’ tech woes highlight a growing risk for bank shares?

Barclays' recent IT problems aren't just a short-term worry for customers. They also underline a long-term concern about UK bank…

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£20,000 invested in Barclays shares a year ago is now worth…

An ISA allowance invested in Barclays shares a year ago could be showing cracking results today. But it's the long…

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Which FTSE 100 bank stock is the best value right now?

Ken Hall looks at which FTSE 100 bank stock is his top value pick after a stellar past 12 months…

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As the Bank of England says it’s open to pro-growth bank reforms, does Barclays’ £2.94 share price look a bargain to me?

Barclays’ share price is up over the year, but a lot of value may remain, especially after pro-bank growth comments…

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The time is ripe for the FTSE 100 to outperform the S&P 500

After back-to-back year gains of more than 20% for the S&P 500, Andrew Mackie believes that better value is now…

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£5,000 invested in Barclays shares 1 year ago is now worth…

Barclays’ shares have absolutely skyrocketed over the past 12 months. Dr James Fox has several key takeaways and shares his…

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Up 20% in a month, will this FTSE 100 stock continue to soar?

Ken Hall has been watching the FTSE 100 make gains this month. And there's one big-name stock that has caught…

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2 FTSE 100 shares trading below book value

Buying shares below book value can look like a recipe for successful investing. But as Stephen Wright points out, it…

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