Barclays reported a 12% increase in profit, totaling £2.3 billion, and announced a £500 million stock repurchase. Despite the increase, the bank underperformed expectations. The investment bank's poor performance contributed to the overall deficit. Additionally, Goldman Sachs reduced its stake in Ceres Power Holdings to 1.42% after crossing a threshold on October 16, 2026. The bank's regulatory news was noted in recent articles.