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Sign InBarclays PLC (BCS) saw a significant 15.9% decline in short interest during March, falling to approximately 5.15 million shares, mirroring a 13.4% drop in short positions for Huntington Bancshares (HBAN). Barclays outperformed Q4 earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $0.46 against the $0.42 anticipated by markets. Despite the earnings beat, the stock faced downgrades from Zacks Research and BNP Paribas Exane, maintaining a consensus analyst rating of 'Hold'. Meanwhile, Huntington Bancshares continues to hold a 'Moderate Buy' rating supported by a $0.155 quarterly dividend. This broad reduction in short interest across these banking institutions suggests a shift in market sentiment, even as analysts remain cautious about long-term valuations and sector volatility.