BoE questioned wisdom of criminal charge against Barclays
15th May 2019 13:33
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England warned prosecutors that criminal charges against Barclays could destabilise the bank, the Financial Times reported.
Read moreBarclays sees off Bramson board bid
2nd May 2019 11:46
(Sharecast News) - Barclays has thwarted a bid by Edward Bramson to force his way on to the board, the activist investor conceded before the bank's annual meeting.
Read moreBarclays faces showdown with activist Bramson
1st May 2019 12:20
(Sharecast News) - At Barclays' annual meeting on Thursday the bank will try to fend off an attempt by activist investor Edward Bramson to elbow his way onto the board.
Read moreBarclays first-quarter profit drops 10%
25th Apr 2019 07:28
(Sharecast News) - Barclays posted a 10% drop in first-quarter profit on Thursday as total income also fell amid tougher times for its corporate and investment bank division, and said it might have to cut costs further to meet returns targets.
Read moreThursday preview: US corporate results, BoJ in focus
24th Apr 2019 15:19
(Sharecast News) - Around the world, financial markets are likely to remain fixated on the US earnings season, although central banks will not be far from investors' minds.
Read moreFTSE 100 movers: Oil majors gain but airlines drop as Brent rallies
23rd Apr 2019 13:47
(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 100 was up 0.8% at 7,522.51 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with oil majors pacing the advance.
Read moreBarclays gears up for showdown with Edward Bramson
23rd Apr 2019 11:09
(Sharecast News) - Barclays is considering shaking up pay in its investment banking arm, as it looks to fight off activist shareholder Edward Bramson, according to reports.
Read moreTuesday newspaper round-up: Barclays, Theresa May, Walt Disney
23rd Apr 2019 07:17
(Sharecast News) - The activist investor Edward Bramson will this week ramp up his battle with the Barclays chief executive, Jes Staley, in his attempt to force the group to scale back its poorly performing investment banking division and install him on the board. Bramson, 68, who has been described as a corporate raider and compared to Mr Burns in The Simpsons, is expected to increase the pressure on Barclays if the bank's first-quarter results, published on Thursday, fail to impress. - The Guardian
Read moreTuesday broker round-up
16th Apr 2019 12:44
(Sharecast News) - Galliford Try: Peel Hunt downgrades to hold with a target price of 700p.
Read moreBarclays calls on shareholders to vote against Bramson appointment
11th Apr 2019 17:30
(Sharecast News) - Barclays released a statement on Thursday highlighting its opposition to the appointment to the board of Edward Bramson, the activist investor calling for the bank to shrink its investment arm.
Read moreBarclays board shake-up sees three directors step down
6th Mar 2019 12:51
(Sharecast News) - Barclays has announced that three non-executive directors are stepping down from its board, including City veteran Mike Turner.
Read moreSector movers: Personal goods knocked, banks boosted
27th Feb 2019 15:37
(Sharecast News) - Retailers and personal goods companies were not well liked on Wednesday, while banks were higher despite the travails of Metro Bank.
Read moreFriday broker round-up
22nd Feb 2019 13:01
(Sharecast News) - Codemasters Group Holding: Berenberg upgrades to buy with a target price of 260p.
Read moreBarclays edges past profit forecasts for fourth quarter
21st Feb 2019 07:24
(Sharecast News) - Barclays beat analysts' profit estimates despite the hit to the lender's operations from Brexit-related uncertainty and volatility in markets.
Read moreThursday preview: Brexit, US-China trade talks in focus
20th Feb 2019 15:28
(Sharecast News) - Thursday may turn out to be an intense day on all fronts.
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