Can robotaxis drive a $42bn US booze boom? Barclays thinks so

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.

Proactive Investors • Dec 11, 2025

Market thinks Fed needs to cut to keep economy going, says Barclays' Jason Goldberg

Jason Goldberg, Barclays senior equity analyst, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss how the Fed's rate path will impact the financials sector.

CNBC Television • Dec 10, 2025

Barclays invests in United Fintech, becoming the fifth global bank investor and joins the board

LONDON / COPENHAGEN, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fintech, the industry-neutral fintech infrastructure and ecosystem for financial institutions, asset managers & wealth managers has secured a strategic investment from Barclays, further strengthening its shareholder base of leading global banks, including BNP Paribas, Citi and Danske Bank and most recently Standard Chartered, which have all joined in just the past two years. This investment marks another key milestone in United Fintech's growth journey.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 10, 2025

Barclays edges higher as investment flags ‘seriously attractively valued' growth story

Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) nudged up on Tuesday after UBS reiterated its 'buy' rating and lifted its price target to 515p from 455p, arguing the bank is heading into 2026 with strengthening momentum and one of the most compelling growth profiles in the sector. The Swiss bank expects Barclays to unveil refreshed strategic targets on 10 February, including a statutory return on tangible equity above 13% for 2028.

Proactive Investors • Dec 9, 2025

UBS stays bullish on European banks

UBS has reiterated its positive stance on the sector going into 2026 and kept Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) on its list of top buy-rated names, arguing that the backdrop for banks remains supportive and that the market is still underestimating the potential uplift from artificial intelligence. The broker said 2025 had been “strong” for European banks, with earnings upgraded 10%, dividends and buybacks lifting the yield to 9% and valuations re-rating by more than two price-to-earnings points.

Proactive Investors • Dec 9, 2025

Barclays Explores Evelyn Partners Deal in Push into Affluent Clients

BCS weighs a takeover of Evelyn Partners as it accelerates growth in wealth management and targets millions of affluent UK clients.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 8, 2025

Exclusive: Barclays explores bid for British wealth manager Evelyn, sources say

Barclays has been exploring a potential acquisition of Evelyn Partners, one of Britain's largest wealth managers, and is expected to place a bid next week, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters • Dec 5, 2025

Barclays flips December RBI rate call from cut to 'dovish hold'

Aastha Gudwani, Barclays' Chief India Economist, explains why the recent strong Q2 GDP data prompted her to amend her call for the Reserve Bank of India to hold instead of cut rates at its December meeting.

CNBC International TV • Dec 4, 2025

Lloyds and Barclays lead the charge after stress test pass BoE's move to make life easier for lenders

Banking stocks dragged the FTSE 100 higher on Tuesday, with Barclays PLC (LSE:BARC) and Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) doing most of the heavy lifting. The index inched up to 9,739.34, helped along by a rare moment of generosity from the Bank of England.

Proactive Investors • Dec 2, 2025

Barclays Shares Surge 68.4% YTD: How to Play the Stock Now

BCS stock's 68.4% YTD surge, driven by bold streamlining moves and solid capital returns, fuels momentum. Is this the right time to buy?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025