Barclays narrowly beats profit forecasts in strong consumer, credit card business
A view of London’s Canary Wharf financial district. Ducasse’s Prisma | Universal Pictures Group | Good pictures LONDON – Barclays on Tuesday reported a net profit of £1.27 billion ($1.56 billion) in the third quarter, slightly ahead of expectations as strong results in its consumer and credit card businesses weakened investment banking revenue. Analysts polled…