LONDON (AP) — LONDON (AP) — Barclays PLC (BCS) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $2.29 billion.

The London-based bank said it had earnings of 52 cents per share.

The financial holding company posted revenue of $8.82 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $8.82 billion, surpassing Street forecasts.

Barclays shares have increased 32% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 37% in the last 12 months.

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