Barclays Share News (BARC)

TOP NEWS: BskyB Confirms Talks To Buy Sky In Germany And Italy

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following is a summary of top news stories Monday.
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COMPANIES
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British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC confirmed it is working on the potential acquisition of 21st Century Fox's interests in Sky D

Monday broker round-up UPDATE

Atkins (WS): Numis upgrades from add to buy with a target price of 1650p. Barclays: Credit Suisse moves target price from 260p to 275p and retains a neutral rating. Brit: Numis initiates with a target price of 290p and a buy recommendation. British Sky Broadcasting: JP Morgan raises target price

MARKET COMMENT: Miners Lift FTSE As Investors Look Past Ukraine

LONDON (Alliance News) - The UK's major stock indices are firmer across the board Monday, as investors focus more on the possibility of further central bank stimulus, both from China and Europe, than the ongoing developments in Ukraine, where eastern cities have voted for independence from Kiev i

UK BROKER RATINGS: JPMorgan Raises BSkyB Price Target

LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning:
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FTSE 100
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GOLDMAN RAISES WPP PRICE TARGET TO 1555 (1540) PENCE - 'BUY'
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BERNSTEIN RAISES RSA INSURANCE PRICE TARGET TO

UK MORNING BRIEFING: BSkyB Confirms Deutschland, Italia Merger Talks

LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares have opened cautiously higher Monday, amid a lack of economic data and with a wary eye on developments in Ukraine.

BSkyB confirmed press reports that has approached its major shareholder 21st Century Fox about buying Sky Deutschlan

RPT-Barclays sees generational shift, rivals smell blood

(Repeats Friday item) * Barclays pares back ambitions to be Wall Street powerhouse * Jenkins doesn't expect talent exodus after U.S. departures * Traders spruce up their CVs, talk to headhunters - source * Barclays to remain largest investment bank in Europe By Steve

PRESS: UK SFO Steps Up Probe Into Barclays? Dealings With Qatar - FT

LONDON (Alliance News) - The UK's Serious Fraud Office has stepped up its probe into Barclays PLC's dealings in Qatar, the Financial Times reported Sunday. According to the FT, former chief executives Bob Diamond and John Varley are set to be questioned under caution by the SFO. The F

RPT-UK labs play shrinking role in AstraZeneca drug portfolio

(Repeats Sunday story with no changes) * Most marketed and pipeline drugs invented elsewhere * Global drug companies agnostic in sourcing best science * $106 bln Pfizer bid stirs up political storm on job fears By Ben Hirschler LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - How British

UK Dividends Calendar - Week Ahead

UK Dividends Calendar

Read more 11 May 2014 21:21 UK fraud office steps up probe into Barclays over Qatar -FT May 11 (Reuters) - The UK fraud office stepped up its probe into British bank Barclays Plc's dealings with Qatar, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Officials at Barclays were not immediately available for comment Sunday afternoon. Bob Diamond and John Varley, both former chief e Read more 11 May 2014 08:19 UK labs play shrinking role in AstraZeneca drug portfolio * Most marketed and pipeline drugs invented elsewhere * Global drug companies agnostic in sourcing best science * $106 bln Pfizer bid stirs up political storm on job fears By Ben Hirschler LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - How British is AstraZeneca? With a French chief executive Read more 9 May 2014 16:11 Barclays sees generational shift, rivals smell blood * Barclays pares back ambitions to be Wall Street powerhouse * Jenkins doesn't expect talent exodus after U.S. departures * Traders spruce up their CVs, talk to headhunters - source * Barclays to remain largest investment bank in Europe By Steve Slater LONDON, May 9 Read more 9 May 2014 15:13 UK Dividends Calendar - Week Ahead UK Dividends Calendar   Read more 9 May 2014 15:05 UPDATE 1-Credit Suisse share issue for bonuses approved by slender margin * 67 pct back capital for bonuses, two thirds majority needed * ISS and other shareholder groups had opposed plan * Executive pay remains hot topic in banking sector * CEO Brady Dougan earned $11.2 mln in 2013 (Recasts with vote result, updates throughout) By Joshua Fran Read more 9 May 2014 12:33 RPT-Fitch: Barclays' Strategy Update Should Strengthen Bank but Execution Will be Key (Repeat for additional subscribers) May 9 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Fitch Ratings says that Barclays plc's (A/Stable/a) announcement that it plans to substantially reduce the size of its investment bank and concentrate on its core franch Read more 420421422423424425426427428 Stay Informed! With our newsletters and social media channels. Daily Market Report (Weekday Evenings)Week Ahead (Sunday Evening) Login to your account Login failed Remember MeSign In Don't have an account? Click here to register. Quickpicks are a member only feature Login to your account Login failed Remember MeSign In Don't have an account? Click here to register.