Barclays Plc: Core Vs. Non-Core Business

Jefferies analysts anticipate 60p of value for Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) (LON:BARC) shareholders from the capital released over the course of the non-core disposal program. Joseph Dickerson and his team at Jefferies, in their research report dated May 15, 2014, said they believe the non-core business justifies further upside and also their Buy rating.

Barclays’ carve-up plan

Last week, Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) (LON:BARC) signaled a return to its retail roots by slashing much of its investment bank and parking £400 billion worth of assets in a new “bad bank.” Last month, the British bank announced its intention...