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Prudential's operating profit before tax rose 9% to $1.81 billion in the first half to June 30, as the insurer raised its interim dividend by 15% and unveiled a further $300m share buyback. The firm reported that its adjusted operating profit after tax increased by 10% to $1.52bn. Adjusted earnings

Glenstone real estate investment trust (Reit) is in a bidding war with AEW UK over the smallest of the UK generalist property trusts Alternative Income Reit (AIRE), as concerns grow over shareholders facing a future in an unlisted and illiquid trust. Last week, Glenstone, its largest shareholder, ma