Barclays's Profit $5.71 billion in 2010

Barclays's Profit Rises 36% 

BY MARGOT PATRICK

LONDON—Barclays PLC Tuesday reported a 36% increase in 2010 net profit, but Chief Executive Officer Bob Diamond forecasted a lower return-on-equity for the bank in coming years to reflect "the new environment."
Barclays said its net profit was £3.56 billion ($5.71 billion) in 2010, up from £2.63 billion in 2009. Its adjusted pretax profit for the year was £6.07 billion, about 5% above analyst expectations and up 32% from £4.6 billion in 2009.
The newly-promoted Mr. Diamond said Barclays will aim to deliver at least ...