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Bridgestone stock jumps on $1.3bn share buyback plan

Japanese tiremaker's shares soar to 15-month high

TOKYO -- Bridgestone shares surged in Tokyo on Monday as investors welcomed the surprise announcement of a massive 150 billion yen ($1.32 billion) share buyback plan by the Japanese tiremaker.

The stock hit a high of 4,575 yen, up 260 yen, or 6%, from Friday, during morning trade. It was the stock's highest level since November 2015.

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