UK’s Prudential rises after launching $1.2 bln share buyback
** Shares of Prudential PRU.L up about 2.9% at 1,213p
** Co announces launch of a $1.2 bln share buyback programme to be completed by December 2026
** In 2025, stock rose about 92%
(Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru)
((judes.joseph@thomsonreuters.com;))