Prudential plc stock slips as $1.2bn buyback kicks off; investors eye March results
London, Jan 7, 2026, 09:26 GMT — Regular session Prudential plc shares slipped in early London trade on Wednesday, pulling back from a fresh 52-week high after the insurer launched a new share buyback. Prudential (PRU.L) was down 1.4% at 1,179 pence, after opening at 1,205 and hitting an intraday low of 1,176; the stock touched 1,213 pence on Tuesday.…