Barclays stock price ends January near a 52-week high — buyback update puts earnings in focus
Barclays closed up 1.38% at 486.20 pence Friday after announcing a share buyback, purchasing over 3.5 million shares at an average 483.3 pence. The FTSE 100 extended its winning streak to seven months, led by banks. Barclays’ full-year results are due Feb. 10. Barclays’ U.S. shares slipped 0.5% to $26.75.