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Barclays share price today: Stock slips after fresh buyback update as tariff jitters linger

Barclays share price today: Stock slips after fresh buyback update as tariff jitters linger

London, Jan 21, 2026, 08:02 GMT — Regular session. Shares of Barclays PLC dipped in early London trading Wednesday following the announcement of a new round of share buybacks, as trade tensions kept investors on edge. This update is significant because buybacks offer banks a direct, rapid method to return surplus capital. Investors frequently interpret them as a gauge of…
21 January 2026
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  • Investors View Greenland Headlines as Buying Opportunity Amid Market Selloff
    January 21, 2026, 7:37 AM EST. Stocks fell sharply Tuesday, with Dow down 870 points and S&P 500 sliding 2%, triggered by President Trump's Greenland remarks and a surge in Japan's 40-year bond yields. Despite the selloff, investors say the pullback is a buying opportunity. Economic fundamentals remain strong, with expected double-digit earnings growth (12-15%) and 5.3% Q4 2025 GDP growth. Market strategists recommend focusing on large- and mid-cap financials, industrials, and utilities, while cautioning on consumer sectors. The S&P 500 Equal Weighted Index leads year-to-date gains, outperforming the market-cap weighted index. Risks persist from rising bond yields and geopolitical uncertainties, but the consensus sees the dip as temporary, setting the stage for further upside.
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