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Why is Barclays Down Today?

Barclays PLC (BCS) shares are trading higher as investors react to a mix of insider support, capital returns and cost-cutting measures, alongside upbeat analyst commentary.

  • CEO Denny Nealon participates in global share purchase plan, signaling insider confidence
  • Executed share buy-back program, purchasing 1.83 million ordinary shares to enhance shareholder value
  • Announced plans to trim over 200 investment banking roles to reduce costs and boost profitability
  • Shares up 32.3% YTD on the back of cost cuts, capital redeployment and solid liquidity
  • Highlighted by Zacks as one of three foreign banks poised to benefit from low rates and focused core businesses
  • Barclays research team raises price targets and upgrades ratings on Celestica, SolarEdge, SiTime, Core & Main, Kojamo, Holcim and Avidity Biosciences
  • Offered commentary on Warner Bros. upside depending on recapitalization
  • Disclosed its securities positions in Dalata Hotel Group

Investor takeaway: Insider buying, share repurchases and workforce reductions underscore strong capital allocation and cost discipline, while a series of positive mentions by analysts supports the bullish sentiment.

Posted 54m agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors.

BCS Latest News

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Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc. Purchases 29,821 Shares of Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS)
Redhawk Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) by 67.0% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 74,362 shares of the financial services provider's stock after acqu
Barclays cuts Grainger stock rating on growth concerns
Barclays says Warner Bros. upside depends on recapitalization
Barclays says Warner Bros. upside depends on recapitalization
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OLD National Bancorp IN Sells 15,598 Shares of Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS)
OLD National Bancorp IN lowered its stake in Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS - Free Report) by 37.6% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,859 shares of the financial services provider's stock after selling 15
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Merit Financial Group LLC Invests $613,000 in Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS)
Merit Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 39,884 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $613,
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BCS Media Sentiment

Each headline receives a score ranging from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). Our company news sentiment scores track the average news sentiment of articles about each company over the most recent 7 days in order to identify companies that are receiving positive press.

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BCS News Coverage

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