** Shares of regional bank Fulton Financial FULT.O rise 2%
to $16.83
** After market close on Tuesday, the lender said its board
has approved $125 mln stock repurchase program, starting Jan. 1,
2024
** Under the 2024 program, up to $25 mln may be used to
repurchase FULT's preferred stock - co
** Purchases may be made in open market transactions at
prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions
- FULT
** Up to last close, stock down 2% YTD
(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru)
((ArasuKannagi.Basil@thomsonreuters.com))