Barclays Share Discussion Threads

[smurfy2001] 25/4/2015 11:59

The case should be against ALL HFT front loading traders.

[waldron] 25/4/2015 10:24

CHRISTH thanks for that

all i know is anything can happen

Hopefully patience will pay off

the problem is when AND could it be,would it be at its former glory
thereby hitting and surpassing the share price 340 you mention

and with that in mind could ones money be used more effectively else where
in the meantime

my present strategy is to hold some cash and not full in love with a share
nor ramp or deramp,
have 12 share portfolio which gives an opportunity of capital gain
and at worse decent dividends

At my age i am in the capital protection period of my life so avoid too much
stressful risk

take care

[christh] 25/4/2015 10:10

waldron 25 Apr'15 - 10:01 - 111734 of 111734

the bad news was factored in the price over a year ago.

In the markets you are found guilty and punished the same time until you prove yourself not-guilty.

Remember the price came down from 340p to the currents levels because of the
US allegations.

[waldron] 25/4/2015 10:01

as always

if we get good news it will GO UP

but

if we get bad news it will GO DOWN


Unless of course if the news is less bad or better than was expected

in my view it will go up in APRIL and down in MAY
and then eventually up for the long term

But then again what do i know

In the meantime enjoy your weekend and a loverly SUMMER season

[johnwise] 25/4/2015 09:44

VIDEO

Schneiderman Files Lawsuit Against Barclays

[waldron] 25/4/2015 09:33

Barclays walking a tightrope
By Alistair Strang
April 25 2015, 9:00am
company image

My fears for the FTSE 100 appear to have been well founded. After it executed its breakout and bettered 6,937 it has followed the Germany’s DAX and the Dow Jones in the US by making rather weak progress ever since.

The banking sector and, in particular Barclays (LON:BARC), has mirrored this wider malaise. Some are blaming the uncertainty caused by the upcoming General Election.

Me, I get worried when the markets show a lack of direction as any fright is liable to produce dramatic consequences. In the case of Barclays, these consequences are dreadful.

Barclays needs to close a session above just 263p to nullify the problems I envisage.

The blue line on the chart tells the story. The problem I have with the share is until the price makes it above such a point, my software insists it is at risk of reversal to 151p.

Early warning of such a calamity would be closure below 242p as this would almost certainly propel the share down to 217p and below the red uptrend since 2009.

As it is currently trading in the 250s, it does not need travel far in either direction to show signs of future intent.

You will notice I use the word close for the share price as only when the market close a share beyond a trend do I take the movement seriously.

Making matters worse with this ridiculous drop projection is the small circled area. Barclays has a manipulation gap at 154p which has never been covered. It makes my drop target of 151p uncomfortably valid.

So, having cured Barclays holders of constipation, it must be remembers the price need only close above that blue line to make these projections impossible. Better still, it propels the price into a zone where growth to 294p becomes very probable.

Alistair Strang is the founder of www.trendsandtargets.com

[waldron] 25/4/2015 09:26

Barclays aims for loyalty with Blue Rewards

Barclays' new rewards program Barclays Blue Rewards offers cashback to holders of its current accounts and other products. This is likely to prove more effective at retaining existing customers than acquiring new ones.

On April 20, 2015, Barclays Blue Rewards went live. Participating customers pay £3 a month for membership, in return for which they will receive £7 a month for holding a current account, £5 a month for holding a mortgage, and £3 a month for holding a home insurance policy. For customers who hold all three products with Barclays, this equates to a net payout of £144 per year. Barclays also plans to add other products, such as savings accounts, to the program over time.

Although a welcome initiative, Barclays Blue Rewards suffers from a few shortcomings. Firstly, the £3 monthly fee does not compare favorably to Santander's £2 levy for its 123 Account. Secondly, the notion of paying £3 to receive £7 lacks the simplicity of Halifax's £5 a month cashback offer for its Reward Current Account. However, the use of a separate "Rewards Wallet" to collect accrued rewards is a clever move, as it lets consumers easily track how much they have amassed, thus keeping the scheme top of mind.

Overall, Barclays Blue Rewards is a valiant attempt to boost loyalty and cross-selling rates in UK banking. Cross-selling in the UK lags well behind other markets such as Australia, and while this scheme may not attract a significant number of new customers, it may persuade existing customers to broaden their relationships with Barclays.


For further information on this topic please contact Daoud Fakhri at [e-mail].

[diku] 25/4/2015 08:05

How many times have we heard of HSBC possibly moving abroad from time to time?....is it a publicity stunt?....

[christh] 25/4/2015 07:56

If HSBC move away from UK, then the people should move their money to other banks.
Would you trust a bank having your money based abroad?
Especially this bank involved in money scums.
They should be heavily fined for encouraging people moving their money abroad
to evade paying tax.
Is that why they are moving because they were found out and cannot do any more
scums or worried about being investigated for other cons that have not come to light yet.
More skeletons in the cupboard so cut and run!

[johnwise] 25/4/2015 04:58

Don't let the door hit your asses on the way out. Just because your being told you cant play Russian roulette with peoples money:


Why would HSBC want to quit the UK - and will other banks follow suit?

HSBC sparks claim that the ‘regulatory pendulum has swung too far

[lrj] 24/4/2015 22:20

The only banks that needed a Government bailout were the Scottish Banks, RBS part nationalised by UK PLC and HBOS. Lloyds shareholders (I am one) saved UK PLC by not taking HBOS`s debt direct (what would an independent Scotland do?). Politicians have short term policies, to be re-elected next time. Banks were found to be corrupt in various dealings, the dealers themselves were dishonest for personal gain. As a shareholder, I ask, where were the regulators to police my investment? UK PLC should respect the "money" banking brings to the UK.

[diku] 24/4/2015 21:14

And move to Timbaktoo....is that a good place?...

[prambigear] 24/4/2015 17:36

They should all threaten to leave.

and US banks should threaten to leave New York

[blackberry122] 24/4/2015 16:05

HSBC warning that it may move its HQ could help alleviate future rises in the bank levey, unless of course they actually leave and the others have to make up the difference.

[portside1] 24/4/2015 14:47

bought a few yesterday will add a lot more next week

[portside1] 24/4/2015 14:38

funds to start to add barcs good info should see a good rise next month

[waldron] 24/4/2015 13:45

WELL TIMED ME THINKS

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND

YOU CAN NOW WORRY ABOUT WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEXT BUY

AND WHETHER YOUVE GOT GAINS TAX TO PAY

TAKE CARE

CHEERS AND A HEARTY CHUCKLE

[smurfy2001] 24/4/2015 13:10

Well i've finally decided that i'm going to start reducing my Barclays stake after many years of posting on this board.

First slice dumped.

Following your instruction, we have sold on your behalf
Stock Name: BARCLAYS PLC ORD GBP0.25
Quantity: 10000
Price: 2.650180 GBP
Consideration: 26501.80 GBP

[samartin] 24/4/2015 09:27

Looking good BUT will it hold!

[johnwise] 24/4/2015 08:15

Barclays’ bosses warn investors of pain ahead as Libor scandal fines and legal bills roll in


Huge fines and legal bills are on the way, Barclays’ outgoing chairman Sir David Walker warned shareholders at yesterday’s annual general meeting.

[johnwise] 24/4/2015 08:14

Deutsche Bank hit with largest Libor fine in history

Germany’s biggest bank has been forced to fire seven senior employees, pay a £1.7bn fine and admit criminal guilt in the most severe punishment for interest-rate benchmark manipulation in history.

Four regulators in the UK and US hit Deutsche Bank with unprecedented fines and other penalties on Thursday, detailing how traders in London, Tokyo, New York and Frankfurt manipulated Libor, London’s benchmark for interbank borrowing, and its European and Japanese equivalents

[samartin] 23/4/2015 20:50

Well that sounds good for barclays then!