Barclays Share News (BARC)

Thursday broker round-up UPDATE

Antofagasta: Investec lowers target price from 720p to 719p and retains a sell recommendation. Arrow Global: Canaccord Genuity moves target price from 318p to 325p and keeps a buy recommendation. Numis downgrades from buy to add with a target price of 285p. Balfour Beatty: Berenberg moves target p

Bank of England says FLS lending weaker in Q2

LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said net lending to small businesses by banks and building societies taking part in its Funding for Lending Scheme dropped by 400 million pounds in the second quarter of 2014. Net lending to all businesses fell by 3.9 billion pounds during the

Tritax Big Box REIT Says Has Performed Strongly Since London Listing

Major banks' first-half commodity revenue climbs 21 pct

* Banks' commodity revenue increases to $3.3 bln in H1 * Driven by U.S. power and gas, more investor appetite By Eric Onstad LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Commodities revenue at the top 10 investment banks climbed by about a fifth in the first half of the year as a cold winter boos

Top 10 investment banks' revenue falls 5 pct in first half

* H1 revenue falls to $82.3 billion (2013: $86.8 billion) * Fixed income, currencies, commodities revenue down 13 pct * H1 revenue at equity divisions 4 pct lower * H1 revenue for advice on deals climbs 11 percent * FY revenue seen 2 pct lower y-o-y at $150.7 billion Read more

Atlas Mara to re-list after $300 million fundraising

* Raised $300 million from share placement * Acquisitions were completed last week * Shares to recommence trading on Wednesday By Matt Scuffham and Steve Slater LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Atlas Mara, the investment vehicle of former Barclays boss Bob Diamond that is aiming

British banks approve fewer home loans in July - BBA

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - British banks approved fewer home loans last month than they did in June, as tighter rules on mortgages lending introduced late in April took some of the heat out of the housing market, industry data showed on Tuesday. The British Bankers' Association said its mem

Tuesday newspaper round-up: Barclays, Falling wages, Scotland

Property investors are gearing up for court showdowns with Britain's banks over claims that they were mis-sold billions of pounds in complex interest rate derivatives. Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland are facing legal claims from property groups totalling more than £1.5bn, b

Riverstone, Barclays Commit Funds To Origo Exploration

New Norway/UK oil explorer gets $525 million in funding

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Three energy investment funds have promised a combined $525 million in financing for a new oil exploration and production company focused on Norway and Britain, operating under the name Origo Exploration AS. Energy investor Riverstone Holdings and Barclays bank's

London open: Stocks flat as markets await speech from Yellen

- Yellen in focus ahead of Jackson Hole speech - Analysts speculate over dovish/hawkish stance - Petrofac chairman to step down, LSE falls - Banks, supermarkets rise techMARK 2,819.73 -0.00% FTSE 100 6,777.60 -0.00% FTSE 250 15,841.09 +0.02% UK stocks were barely changed in early deals on Friday a

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Drug Makers Among FTSE 100 Leaders

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Drugs Giants Among Top FTSE 100 Gainers

TOP NEWS: UK Retail Sales Growth Falls Short But Budget Gap Shrinks

MARKET COMMENT: Quindell Weighs On AIM As London Main Market Gains