Barclays delivered strong results, but its shares still fell as investors focused on future growth, costs and expectations. Here’s why the market reacted negatively and what it could mean for other UK banks such as Lloyds.
Investment banking helps companies and governments raise capital, complete mergers and acquisitions, and make strategic financial decisions. This beginner-friendly guide explains how investment banks work, their services, career paths, and importance in global finance.
Barclays delivered a strong first half of 2026, reporting increased profits, robust investment banking performance, a strengthened capital position, and improved guidance for the full year.
I recently invested in Primary Health Properties (PHP) and Glencore (GLEN). In this portfolio update, I explain why I chose these two very different UK companies and what I hope they will bring to my long-term investment strategy.
IFRS 16 changed lease accounting by bringing most leases onto company balance sheets. Learn why EBITDAaL is important for telecom investors and how it provides a clearer view of operating performance.
Organic Adjusted EBITDAaL is a key metric used by telecom companies such as Vodafone to measure underlying operating performance. Learn what it means, how it’s calculated, and why investors should also monitor free cash flow and capital expenditure.