Barclays Share News (BARC)

2ND UPDATE: Provisions Weigh On Barclays As Restructuring Continues

Barclays says has provided information to U.S. DoJ metals probe

LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Barclays said in its 2014 annual report on Tuesday that it has been providing information to an investigation into precious metals by the U.S. Department of Justice, a week after a similar statement by HSBC. "BBPLC has been providing information to the DOJ in con

UPDATE: New Provisions Weigh On Barclays Earnings

London open: Taylor Wimpey and Ashtead drive markets higher, Barclays falls

The FTSE 100 was closing in on another record high on Tuesday morning as impressive German data and gains from Taylor Wimpey and Ashtead helped markets higher. However, upside was limited as Barclays and Travis Perkins underwhelmed with their annual results, while the heavyweight mining sector inche

Barclays says wants to resolve FX probes as quickly as possible

LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Barclays wants to settle investigations into the alleged manipulation of foreign exchange trading with as many authorities as possible, as quickly as possible, its finance director said. Barclays on Tuesday set aside an extra 750 million pounds ($1.2 billion) for

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Glencore And Barclays Down Amid Firm Market

London pre-open: Positive start expected after record close on Wall Street

UK stocks are expected to open with modest gains on Tuesday following a decent performance on Wall Street the night before, as investors watch corporate earnings on a quiet day for economic data. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open 10 points higher than Monday's close of 6,940.64. Both the

MARKET COMMENT: UK Shares Seen Higher; Barclays Makes New Provisions

Barclays Hit By New Provisions For Forex Probe And PPI Mis-Selling

Barclays takes extra 750 mln stg FX provision as profits rise 12 pct

LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Barclays set aside 750 million pounds more for potential foreign exchange fines and litigation as the British bank's annual profits rose a higher-than-expected 12 percent thanks to a sharp cut in costs. Barclays on Tuesday said it made a 2014 adjusted pretax prof

Barclays raises provisions to cover legal costs for scandals

Barclays has set aside a total of £1.25bn for provisions to cover litigation costs related to ongoing probes into mis-selling PPI and rigging foreign exchange rates. The bank announced a fresh £750m provision to cover any costs in settling with regulators following a probe into foreign exchange rate

MARKET COMMENT: London Seen Higher After Australia Holds Rates

Barclays Africa says applies for Nigerian licence

JOHANNESBURG, March 3 (Reuters) - Barclays Africa has applied for a licence to operate in Nigeria and is "keen" to take over operations in Egypt and Zimbabwe that still belong to its parent company, its chief executive said on Tuesday. "We have just applied for the licence and we'll have t

UK Earnings, Trading Statements Calendar - Week Ahead

MARKET COMMENT: Oil Prices Halt FTSE 100's Attempt At 7,000 Points