Looking to invest in the UK? Barclays names 3 stocks it likes

There may be some questions about the strength of the U.K. economy right now, but Barclays continues to see investment opportunities in the country, naming small- and mid-cap stocks it is betting on right now. The benchmark FTSE 100 index logged returns of 5.7% in 2024, significantly below its U.S. counterparts, with the S & P 500 ending the year up 23.3%. Here are three of the U.K. stocks Barclays is overweight on this year: WHSmith Barclays says it’s betting on books, stationery and gifts retailer WHSmith thanks to a