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LSE:PRU News 6 December 2025 - 6 January 2026

Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

Prudential plc stock rises after $1.2bn buyback launch — what to watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 09:52 GMT — Regular session Prudential (PRU.L) shares rose on Tuesday after the insurer launched a $1.2 billion share buyback programme. The stock was up 0.9% at 1,189 pence by 0930 GMT, with the UK life insurance sector also firmer. Sharecast The move matters because buybacks are a direct way to return surplus capital to investors. They can support earnings per share by shrinking the share count, and they often act as a test of how confident management is in future cash generation. Prudential said the buyback will run from Jan. 6 to Dec. 18, 2026,
6 January 2026
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Prudential share price hits fresh 12-month high in London — what’s driving PRU and what to watch next

Prudential share price hits fresh 12-month high in London — what’s driving PRU and what to watch next

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 09:48 GMT — Regular session Prudential shares edged higher on Monday, extending a recent rally and pushing the Asia-focused insurer to a fresh 12-month high in London trade. The stock was up 0.9% at 1,165.5 pence by 0932 GMT after earlier hitting 1,169.5 pence, LSEG data showed. Investors Chronicle The move matters because Prudential has started 2026 with momentum after an 86% gain over the past year, leaving it sensitive to any shift in risk appetite or fresh signals on capital returns. The early push above last week’s highs also puts technical levels back in focus
5 January 2026
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Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc (PRU) confirms ICICI Prudential AMC IPO underwriting as capital returns stay in focus — shares touch fresh 52‑week high (17.12.2025)

Prudential plc (LSE: PRU) confirmed the underwriting agreement and final prospectus filing for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management IPO, while continuing share repurchases and trading near a new 52‑week high. Prudential plc (LSE: PRU; HKEX: 2378) delivered a busy set of updates on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, putting its India-linked asset management monetisation and shareholder capital returns back in the spotlight. The Asia- and Africa-focused insurer and asset manager confirmed the signing of an underwriting agreement for the ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC) initial public offering and announced the filing of the final prospectus in India. prudentialplc.com At the
17 December 2025
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Prudential plc Stock News Today (12 December 2025): PRU Shares Steady as ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens, Buyback Continues, Analysts Lift Targets

Prudential plc Stock News Today (12 December 2025): PRU Shares Steady as ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens, Buyback Continues, Analysts Lift Targets

Prudential plc (LSE: PRU; HKEX: 2378) finished Friday, 12 December 2025, with its London-listed shares hovering close to recent highs as investors digested a fast-moving mix of catalysts: the opening of the ICICI Prudential Asset Management (IPAMC) IPO in India, a fresh round of share buybacks, and renewed attention on boardroom succession. Sky News+3Hargreaves Lansdown+3Prudential+3 The net result: PRU closed around 1,093p, up modestly on the day, while the market continues to price in a combination of (1) potential value realisation from the India asset-management listing and (2) an ongoing capital-return story via buybacks and dividends. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Prudential+2 Prudential plc
12 December 2025
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens Dec 12: GMP Trends, Marquee Pre-IPO Buyers, Anchor Book Details and What Investors Are Watching

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO Opens Dec 12: GMP Trends, Marquee Pre-IPO Buyers, Anchor Book Details and What Investors Are Watching

Mumbai | December 12, 2025 — The much-anticipated ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (ICICI Prudential AMC) IPO opened for subscription today, setting the tone for one of India’s biggest primary market offerings of the year and putting the spotlight back on the asset-management sector’s premium valuations. Moneycontrol The public issue is priced in the ₹2,061–₹2,165 range and is valued at roughly ₹1.07 lakh crore at the top end. Crucially, it is a 100% offer-for-sale (OFS) by UK-based promoter Prudential Corporation Holdings, meaning the AMC will not receive any fresh capital from the IPO proceeds. Moneycontrol+1 IPO snapshot: size, price band,
12 December 2025
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Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Stock – ICICI AMC IPO Windfall, Buybacks, Dividends and 2026 Forecast (Updated 11 December 2025)

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Stock – ICICI AMC IPO Windfall, Buybacks, Dividends and 2026 Forecast (Updated 11 December 2025)

Prudential plc’s share price has quietly turned into one of the more interesting growth-plus-income stories on the FTSE 100. The Asia- and Africa-focused insurer is delivering double-digit profit growth, ramping up buybacks, guiding for faster dividend increases – and now unlocking value from a big Indian asset-management IPO. As of the close on 11 December 2025, Prudential plc (ticker PRU on the London Stock Exchange) was trading around 1,084p per share, according to closing data from Hargreaves Lansdown. Hargreaves Lansdown That’s roughly 70–75% higher than levels around 630–640p a year ago, based on price history data. Digrin Below is a
11 December 2025
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Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Stock Update – Share Price, India JV IPO, Buybacks and 2025 Forecast as of 9 December 2025

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Stock Update – Share Price, India JV IPO, Buybacks and 2025 Forecast as of 9 December 2025

Prudential plc’s share price has climbed sharply in 2025, driven by strong Asian growth, a large share buyback, and fresh value unlock from its India asset-management joint venture. Rating upgrades from Fitch and S&P have added an extra gloss to the story, even as analysts flag execution and regulatory risks. Below is a deep dive into the latest news, numbers and forecasts around Prudential plc as of 9 December 2025. Prudential plc at a glance Prudential plc is an Asia‑ and Africa‑focused life and health insurer and asset manager. Its business is concentrated in Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa,
9 December 2025
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ICICI Prudential AMC IPO to Open on December 12; CleanMax Enviro Energy to Follow in December’s ₹30,000-Crore IPO Wave

ICICI Prudential AMC IPO to Open on December 12; CleanMax Enviro Energy to Follow in December’s ₹30,000-Crore IPO Wave

Mumbai / London | 6 December 2025 India’s primary market is heading into a blockbuster finish to 2025. On 6 December, UK-based Prudential plc confirmed that ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (ICICI Prudential AMC) has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for a much-awaited IPO slated to open on 12 December, while Brookfield-backed Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (CleanMax) prepares a ₹5,200‑crore public issue likely to open in the third week of the month. mint+1 Together, the two offerings could raise well over ₹15,000 crore, anchoring a December IPO calendar that may cross ₹30,000 crore across roughly 25 issues, according
6 December 2025
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Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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