Barclays

BCS

Market cap $89.2B

Shares in British bank Barclays fell on Monday after U.S. President Trump called on Friday for a cap on credit card interest rates at 10%.

Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) has made its first equity investment linked to stablecoins, backing US start-up Ubyx as the bank increases its focus on what it calls new forms of digital money. Founded in 2025, Ubyx positions itself as a clearing layer for stablecoins, digital tokens designed to track traditional currencies one for one.

Barclays has bought a stake in U.S. stablecoin-settlement company Ubyx, its first such investment and part of its plans to explore "new forms of digital money", the British bank said on Wednesday.

Activist investors who push companies to perform better launched a record number of campaigns in 2025, according to Barclays data, as market volatility, favorable financing conditions and more deal activity made for ideal conditions to lobby for changes.

Barclays has delivered nearly 100% YTD returns, outperforming peers due to strategic execution and favorable macro tailwinds. BCS addressed market concerns by rebalancing risk-weighted assets, improving investment bank returns, and accelerating capital returns via buybacks. The bank is ahead of its 2026 cost and RoTE targets, with structural hedge benefits driving strong net interest income growth.

HSBC's Asia-focused revamp and Barclays' U.S. consumer push set the stage for a 2026 showdown between global banking giants. Let's find out which one to buy.

The CEO of bankrupt car dealer Tricolor Holdings was charged in an alleged scheme to defraud banks and other investors.

After a bumper 2025, European investment banks are entering 2026 in their strongest position in over a decade, according to a fresh sector outlook from broker Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, which has Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) as one of its top picks.  Analysts expect solid earnings growth of 11% this year, driven by improving investment banking activity and lower provisions, while trading remains elevated by historical standards.

After a stellar 2025, investors expect shares in European banks to keep heading higher in 2026, supported by strong earnings and, crucially, cost savings stemming from artificial intelligence.

As the likes of Uber, Tesla and Waymo ramp up wave upon wave of new autonomous vehicles across US cities, the real disruption won't be limited to transport but could also allow more Americans to chug more beer and cocktails, analysts at Barclays predict. The crux of the argument is that car use in the US is higher, and so if people are using robotaxis instead of driving, social drinking becomes safer, more convenient and more frequent.