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Norfolk Southern Corp. said Q2 earnings exceeded Wall Street expectations on higher freight volumes and fuel surcharges. The post First look: Norfolk Southern earnings appeared first on FreightWaves.

Canadian National will support the UP-NS merger in exchange for improved access to markets in the U.S. Midwest and Mexico. The post CN and UP reach settlement on Norfolk Southern merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Union Pacific reached a deal with Canadian National Railway to give the Montreal railroad further access in the Midwest in exchange for ending its opposition to Union Pacific’s $71.5 billion merger with Norfolk Southern.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Let's take a closer look at how Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Old Dominion and United Parcel Service are expected to fare this earnings season.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Norfolk Southern (NSC), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

Union Pacific stock has delivered a 52.7% total return over the past five years, yet current checks suggest it may now sit close to its intrinsic value rather than being a clear bargain or an obvious premium. A 52.7% five year return indicates shareholders have already captured a meaningful portion of Union Pacific's value creation over that period. The proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, alongside efficiency gains and supply chain moves like the long rail supply agreement, can support...

Norfolk Southern heads into Q2 results with higher earnings expectations, stronger freight demand and cost cuts, even as revenues are forecast to decline.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Norfolk Southern is set to report its second-quarter results later this month, and analysts predict a single-digit drop in the company’s bottom-line figure.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) is one of the Best Railroad Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. As of Q1 2026, 24 billionaires held the stock. On July 7, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s request for supplemental information tied to their accepted merger […]

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one of the Best Railroad Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. As of Q1 2026, 24 billionaires held the stock. On July 7, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern told the Surface Transportation Board that they were willing to divest ownership stakes in smaller railroads as part of their proposed […]

As the Big Boy steam locomotive thundered into Philadelphia for the USA 250 celebration, the CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern talked about the proposed merger that could reshape the American supply chain. The post EXCLUSIVE: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern CEOs talk about the rail merger that could reshape the U.S. economy appeared first on FreightWaves.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) and Union Pacific have filed detailed responses with the Surface Transportation Board on their proposed merger. The submissions address regulatory questions around control of jointly owned rail entities and clarify plans to keep certain assets separate after the deal. Both companies signaled ongoing cooperation with the STB as the review process continues. Norfolk Southern, trading at $322.74, is in focus as regulators review one of the largest potential freight...

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern told a U.S. government agency Tuesday they are willing to divest ownership stakes in some smaller railroads as

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submitted initial responses to the Surface Transportation Board's request for additional data regarding their proposed transcontinental rail merger. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern submit more merger data appeared first on FreightWaves.

Rising fuel and trucking costs have caused a rail volume surge, slowing down major U.S. railroads. The post Rising intermodal volume slows big four U.S. rail systems appeared first on FreightWaves.

With NSC shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) is included among the 10 Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy for Long-Term Investors. On June 24, RBC Capital raised its price recommendation on CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX) to $51 from $47. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. The update came as part of a broader preview of second-quarter results for Class […]

Railroad companies Canadian National Railway (CNI), CSX (CSX), and Union Pacific (UNP) are well-posi

The delivery giant is posting impressive sales growth, but a tangle of new expenses has investors hitting the brakes.

Norfolk Southern’s CEO says the railroad is prioritizing both improving current service and pursuing a merger with Union Pacific. The post Norfolk Southern CEO says railroad must focus on today and tomorrow appeared first on FreightWaves.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.B) is one of the best long-term stocks to invest in according to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. The stock is backed by 126 hedge funds. According to a Financial Times report on June 11, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK.B) is against the proposed merger of railroad operators Union Pacific and Norfolk […]

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one of the most profitable industrial stocks to buy now. On May 28, the Surface Transportation Board confirmed that it has received the merger application from Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation. The application paves the way for the proposed merger to move forward in the review process. […]

With CSX shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern are the focus of new concerns around a potential merger and its impact on U.S. agricultural shippers. Major farm and grain trade groups are warning that the deal could lead to higher freight rates, weaker rail competition, and pressure on supply chain reliability. The issue is attracting attention because agricultural inputs and crop shipments rely heavily on rail, so any changes in pricing power or service terms could affect costs across the...

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) is one of the 13 Best Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaire Ken Griffin. Railroad giant Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) has been in the news lately due to its merger with Union Pacific. The deal has been in play since July last year. However, on June 7th, the Surface Transportation […]

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Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena stated the company can afford its $85 billion Norfolk Southern merger without federal investment. The post UP CEO says no thanks to potential government investment in $85B merger appeared first on FreightWaves.

Norfolk Southern’s fair value estimate in one analyst model has shifted from US$332.22 to US$335.71 per share, providing an updated reference point for where the stock is being pegged right now. That change sits within a broader split on Wall Street, where some firms are responding to rail volume trends and industrial data with higher targets, while others are trimming their numbers and flagging execution risk. Read on to see what is driving this evolving narrative and how you can keep track...