barclays will ge coming out with trading update on 07.05.2009 It is expected to report profits higher than market expectations.

A good Buy Medium to Long term

In the words of the bard " bum"!

Looks like desperation to me?...Oh dear!

Tin Hat alert!

Just 5% down….that looks like a generous get-out to me…I have no financial interest in the barc casino…or would ever desire one…tricks being played here imo?

I expected far worse - price taking into account the RI is @284.2p.

Early days chaps.

looking like a reasonable time to buy, though i'ld be more inclined to buy the sector

Good luck there mate! lloy are ok and i hold a few...that's a first...

barc...............ffs!

I expected a lot worse but could still go down from here. I will be taking up my rights issue, seems daft not to when there is still a premium.

So Bull….do you believe the SP reaction legitimate? lol

I know straighter springs.. than the guys behind barc…

Look what happens if a banker shows 1% of honesty or decency….Stephen Hester. lol he resigned…yer right!

tabasco : surprised share price its not far worse. Do think the underwriters are going to make a packet, I expect they are already selling into this market and pocketing £1, I would if i could !

Espirito Santo Execution Noble Buy 295.25 309.05 418.00 418.00 Reiterates

Investec Buy 291.88 309.05 345.00 345.00 Reiterates

BARC shouldn't have a problem getting the rights issue away with a 40% discount @ around 180p at present.

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[Deep discount Rights issue - TV News Item.]
Seems odd to me that no-one saw this coming! No doubt the Execs will get a Bonus if they manage to pull-wool again. As I think the 50-p level was nearer the mark (2007.?). . . . and still is.
If Banks can't make profits as a result of their tricks, then any returns will be far less than the past performance.

Have they clarified the details?
Who is eligible and at what price?

Just what I would like to know as I have quite a few of these.,.

1 for 4 @ 185p