Lloyds, Natwest and Barclays: Are UK banks set for re-rating?
UBS has reiterated its positive stance on UK banks, arguing that the sector is poised to re-rate as macroeconomic conditions stabilise and interest rate fears ease. The investment bank maintains an overweight position on UK domestic lenders, noting that they combine modest valuations with some of the strongest forecast returns in the European banking landscape.
Ad Agencies' Low Growth Will Drag On as They Adjust to Era of AI, Barclays Says
The firm downgraded three advertising giants after recent meetings, while other analysts said artificial intelligence could increase demand for ad services eventually.
Barclays vs. HSBC: Which Global Bank is the Smarter Buy Today?
Can BCS' aggressive cost cuts and focus on core businesses deliver better returns than HSBC's Asia-centered strategy? Let's find out.
Why eliminating the U.S. trade deficit is a near-impossible task, according to Barclays
Dollar depreciation and tariffs may never resolve the U.S. current account deficit
Barclays Bank PLC Updates Announcement of 2 Cash Tender Offers and Consent Solicitations
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barclays Bank PLC (the “Issuer”) announced today that, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offers (each, an “Offer”) to purchase any and all of its outstanding exchange-traded notes (the “Notes” or the “ETNs”) of the two separate series listed in the table below (each, a “Series”) and the solicitation of consents (each, a “Consent Solicitation”) from holders of the Notes (the “Noteholders”) to amend certain provisions of the Notes with respect to e.
Steven Cress' Top 10 Stocks For H2 2025
Steven Cress, Seeking Alpha's VP of Quantitative Strategy, on this very volatile year. Despite 2025's volatility, sticking with fundamentally strong, high-momentum stocks—especially those with solid dividends—has proven highly rewarding as fear fades.
Barclays (BCS) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Barclays (BCS) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Leading analysts prefers Barclays and NatWest over Lloyds amid challenging UK bank outlook
JPMorgan has reiterated its preference for Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) and NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) over Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY), highlighting key divergences in performance driven by shifting margins and evolving market dynamics. The investment bank underscores Barclays and NatWest as "overweight" recommendations, with Barclays notably termed "the cheapest bank in Europe".
Barclays Rises 32.3% YTD: Is it the Right Time to Buy the Stock?
BCS shares are up 32.3% YTD as cost cuts, capital redeployment and solid liquidity drive investor optimism. Is now a good buying opportunity?
Barclays Plans to Trim IB Workforce by More Than 200 to Reduce Costs
BCS intends to slash more than 200 investment banking roles as it reallocates resources toward high-growth trading and advisory areas.
3 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Foreign Banks Industry
The Zacks Foreign Bank stocks like HSBC, IBN and BCS look set to benefit from core business focus and low rates despite global economic headwinds.
Are Barclays' Restructuring Efforts Key to Boosting Profitability?
BCS trims costs and shifts focus to core units, targeting 2 billion euros in gross savings by 2026 to drive long-term profitability.
