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Barclays has raised rates on several residential mortgage products, including a five-year fixed mortgage at 60% loan-to-value (LTV), which increased from 3.99% to 4.11%. The two-year fixed purchase-only deal at 90% LTV also saw a rise from 4.74% to 4.80%. Both products carry a fee of £899 and allow borrowing from £5,000 to £2 million.
The UK's goods exports to the US account for just under 2% of GDP, compared to 3% for the eurozone, with potential trade deals favoring British exports amid ongoing negotiations. Analysts foresee downside risks for EUR/GBP in the near term, possibly dropping below 0.830, while a longer-term rebound may occur as Bank of England rate expectations adjust.
UniCredit is set to launch its €14bn all-share tender offer for Banco BPM from April 28 to June 23, following regulatory approvals. Meanwhile, China's largest banks report record low net interest margins at 1.48%, reflecting economic pressures and a push for credit expansion. In the UK, former Metro Bank executives accuse the FCA of inadequate supervision leading to a £900mn accounting error, while UBS has relaxed investment restrictions on defence companies amid rising geopolitical tensions, aligning with similar moves by other European firms.
Lloyds Banking Group plc has an average stock rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $2.75. The company recently reported earnings of $0.05 per share, missing estimates, and announced a semi-annual dividend increase to $0.1035 per share, yielding 4%. Institutional investors hold 2.15% of the stock, with recent activity showing both reductions and increases in stakes among various firms.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a semi-annual dividend of $0.1035, reflecting a yield of 4%, an increase from the previous $0.05. The company's payout ratio stands at 60.61%, with a current Moderate Buy rating from analysts, although several top-rated stocks are recommended over Lloyds. In the fourth quarter, Clearbridge Investments reduced its stake in Lloyds by 15.9%, while other institutional investors, including Raymond James and JPMorgan Chase, adjusted their holdings. The stock opened at $3.83, with a market cap of $58.10 billion and a consensus price target of $2.75.
Lloyds Banking Group has announced additional branch closures, bringing the total to 254 for the year. The latest closures include a Lloyds branch on Bromford Lane in Hodge Hill, Birmingham, and a Halifax branch in Cornhill, Lincoln, which will close on May 14.
Contactless payment adoption in the UK reached a record 94.6% of eligible in-store card transactions in 2024, up from 93.4% in 2023. Consumers averaged 236 contactless transactions per person, with annual spending increasing to £3,803, driven largely by convenience among older users. For transactions over £100, chip and PIN remains the preferred method, while mobile wallets are popular among younger consumers.
HSBC Holdings plc, a leading global banking group, has repurchased 3.5 million shares in the UK and Hong Kong. The company's revenue is primarily derived from retail banking and wealth management (42.3%), commercial banking (31.8%), and investment banking (25.9%). As of the end of 2024, HSBC reported USD 1,654.9 billion in current deposits and USD 930.6 billion in current credits.
Lloyds Banking Group operates in three segments: Retail, Commercial Banking, and Insurance, Pensions, and Investments, offering various financial products to personal customers. The company recently reported a quarterly earnings miss and announced an increase in its semi-annual dividend to $0.1035, reflecting a 4% yield. Analysts have mixed ratings on the stock, with a consensus price target of $2.75.
IG Group has finalized its £160 million acquisition of Freetrade, enhancing its presence in the UK direct-to-consumer investment market. Freetrade will operate independently under CEO Viktor Nebehaj, who aims to accelerate product development and growth. With 720,000 customers and £2.5 billion in assets, Freetrade reported a 32% revenue increase last year, prompting IG to invest significantly in its expansion.
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