Barclays Share Discussion Threads

[portside1] 09/5/2021 17:30

You will not find one black person who has done or said anything for the better of the world ,Not one only to use their colour to attempt to make money or get a job

[portside1] 09/5/2021 17:29

Afternoon. Stoned just back from spoons not many their but the good lads who listen to what I say Most are young and agree with all I say They still want me to put up for a mp They say they would get all the young to vote for my polices I may just do what they want It's time for some one to tell the truth about the race card and it's evil practices to destroy the British way of life

[portside1] 09/5/2021 17:25

Why do the blm never speak out about the murdering and raping of blacks in all black run countries Ever black run country is a cesspit of evil murdering scum But the scum called blm never speak out they are just liars and low life scum Did you know that floyds brother had not spoken to him for years but now going full out to get money another evil piece of scum Blm only interested in black lives when their is money to be had A filthy org of crime

[stonedyou] 09/5/2021 17:24

porty - Afternoon....

[trev1223] 09/5/2021 15:47

Porty - thought you might be interested in this.
hxxps://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/cornish-generations-victimised-barbary-slave-4231738

[bernie37] 09/5/2021 11:59

I think some of the best shares to buy now are located in the financial sector. As the UK economy recovers from the pandemic, I think this sector will benefit substantially from increased economic activity. And with that in mind, here are three FTSE 100 bargains I would add to my portfolio today.

Best shares to buy now

The first company is the asset management and insurance group M&G (LSE: MNG).

This company effectively comprises the bulk of insurer Prudential‘s UK operation. This is predominantly an asset management business with a legacy insurance division.

The asset management business was hit hard last year when the pandemic struck. However, rising asset prices have helped the segment recently. As the UK economy recovers, I think this trend will continue.

One of the things I really like about this business is its valuation. The stock is currently dealing at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.4. I think that looks cheap compared to the market average of around 14.

This valuation is the primary reason I would add M&G to my portfolio FTSE 100 stocks. The main risks and challenges facing the group are the potential for another market sell-off, which could hit asset values and profits, and rising competition in the asset management sector.

Splitting up the business

I would also buy FTSE 100 insurance group Aviva (LSE: AV) for my FTSE 100 recovery stocks portfolio.

Over the past few years, this company has fallen out of favour with the market due to a lack of strategy. That is changing. The new management has been selling off divisions and refocusing the business on its core operations.

By freeing up capital from overseas operations, I think the company should be able to invest in its UK division just at the right time, when the economy is recovering from the pandemic. This growth potential is the main reason why I would buy the insurer for my portfolio.

The main risk facing the group is the potential for a significant increase in interest rates. As a life insurance company, this could substantially increase the firm’s liabilities, which could have a devastating impact on its bottom line.

FTSE 100 stock

The final company I would buy for my FTSE 100 recovery stocks portfolio is the banking giant Barclays (LSE: BARC).

The group’s investment bank helped it weather the worst of the crisis, and its retail bank should help drive growth as we advance. An improving economy should lead to higher loan demand and lower loan losses. This would allow Barclays to increase its profitability.

The bank has also benefited from lower than expected loan write-offs during the pandemic. Its balance sheet is stronger as a result, with the capital ratio coming in at 14.6% at the end of the first quarter. This was slightly above management’s targeted range.

Despite the bank’s improving outlook, it still faces some big challenges though. Another wave of coronavirus could inflict significant loan losses on the group. In addition, a slower than expected economic recovery could also hurt growth. To put it another way, Barclays’ outlook is far from clear.

Nevertheless, I would buy the company for my portfolio of FTSE 100 financial recovery stocks right now.

[joestalin] 09/5/2021 10:51

According to the Observer, the Church of England will issue new guidance this week encouraging its thousands of parishes to scrutinise their buildings and grounds for historical references to slavery and colonialism.

It will say that "ignoring such heritage is not an option", meaning plaques and monuments may have to be removed, relocated or given additional context.

If they can believe in an invisible man with magical powers, then they can be made to believe anything.

[joestalin] 09/5/2021 10:42

According to the Observer, the Church of England will issue new guidance this week encouraging its thousands of parishes to scrutinise their buildings and grounds for historical references to slavery and colonialism.

It will say that "ignoring such heritage is not an option", meaning plaques and monuments may have to be removed, relocated or given additional context.

If they can believe in an invisible man with magical powers, then they can be made to believe anything.

[baggiebird1] 09/5/2021 09:11

Interestingly what isn't being reported is the majority of scotland voted for pro union parties. SNP got more seats as their vote isn't split.

Tax rises and higher govt borrowing. Already pay more tax up here only it'll be more risky to lend to Scotland than UK so borrowing costs will be higher.

It's not independence when you want to rejoin eu and give back powers and more ....it's only about being in power. They gave 16 yr olds the vote to try and swing it

[portside1] 08/5/2021 22:01

It appears it is so .have we all been fooled by the board of barcs

[portside1] 08/5/2021 22:00

Was the buyback a set up by the bod for bramson to sell its stake in the bank was the buying of shares all those of Sherborne ,It's appears that it is the same amount of shares to within 1%

[johnwise] 08/5/2021 21:39

Nicola Sturgeon hasn't yet told us where the money is coming from to sustain an independent Scotland..

Nicola, No majority, no referendum.

'It's the will of the country': Nicola Sturgeon warns Boris Johnson not to stand in the way of a new Scottish independence referendum in a direct challenge to the Prime Minister as the SNP wins the Scottish election but FAILS to achieve a majority

[johnwise] 08/5/2021 21:37

Musk is just playing. Is he showing the absurdity of his wealth on purpose? It does fit with what little I know about him. Cheap clothes and all that.

[portside1] 08/5/2021 21:02

You have to laugh at the Labour Party calling them the socialist Party of the people ,Blair StarmerMcliar The whole kinnock family Jes Philips Abbot And of course the U.K. hate corbyn 78% of the party make their money out of using U.K. tax payers money for their businesses ends They are more cons than the cons At least conserv@tive says he is a con unlike th3 labour mps who twist the facts and are just liars

[portside1] 08/5/2021 16:00

Lady and the tramp Kate the lady Megan the tramp It's fact

[portside1] 08/5/2021 15:58

Snp members going round pubs over the last 3months buying ballot papers for beer and money ,Postal votes could of been filled in by members who bought the ballot papers from poor families and drinkers in Glasgow

[portside1] 08/5/2021 15:53

China has put Chinese people all over the world for feeding information back to China ,In all sorts of jobs in Chinese companies They have been set in places to steal all sorts of info And also work in World gov positions The world needs to wake up and act China ready to crush the world

[portside1] 08/5/2021 15:45

The gov must give Scotland a vote with The terms set out by the U.K. no U.K. passport No pound No entry to U.K. for work Visa to crooks the border both ways And charges , for the visas that only last one week All gov companies to leave Scotland and no employee pay out if they do not move with their jobs to the U.K. with a U.K. passport No rise in pensions No protection from boe for savings And you can not use U.K. for savings

[manics] 08/5/2021 13:15

Honestly it's like I'm watching a movie.

[manics] 08/5/2021 12:34

Musk on SNL tonight. Can he drive Doge to $1?-such utter nonsense to type, and yet it is a pertinent question this weekend.