Barclays PLC (BCS): 1H Earnings 
Due: August 3 at 0600 GMT 
DJ Survey of 5 Analysts 
Average Pretax Profit: GBP3.6B, up 31% (GBP2.75B in 1H 2008) 
Average Impairment: GBP4.23B, up 72% (GBP2.45B in 1H 2008)

Note: Barclays is expected to report strong gains from investment banking, albeit countered by high loan loss provisions. Analysts are focused on sustainability of Barclays Capital revenues, possible commercial real estate writedowns and the potential need for more capital. (MCP)

 
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