Norfolk Southern is a leading transportation services provider that operates one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States. The company specializes in the transportation of a diverse range of goods, including coal, automotive products, and intermodal containers, facilitating the movement of goods across a wide geographical area. Norfolk Southern employs advanced technology and a vast infrastructure to ensure efficient and safe rail operations, playing a crucial role in the supply chain and supporting various industries by enabling the effective delivery of products. Additionally, the company focuses on sustainability initiatives, aiming to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high levels of service. Read More
Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE: UNP) is showing strong growth in operations and finances, supported by productivity gains and a earnings beat. Analysts raise price forecast and see potential for merger with Norfolk Southern.
Union Pacific beat earnings expectations in Q2 2025, with net income of $1.9B and revenue of $6.15B, driven by volume growth, pricing gains, and productivity.
A potential railroad merger has sparked retail interest in railroad stocks following The Wall Street Journal's report that Union Pacific is considering acquiring Norfolk Southern.
Shares of freight transportation company Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC)
jumped 8.2% in the pre-market session after the company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock.
Before the opening bell on Tuesday, let's take a glimpse of the US markets and explore the S&P500 top gainers and losers in today's pre-market session.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But they are at the whim of volatile macroeconomic factors that sway capital spending, like interest rates.
Wariness surrounding these influences has caused the industry to underperform the market as it was flat over the past six months while the S&P 500 climbed by 4.1%.
Shares of freight transportation company Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP)
fell 3.2% in the pre-market session after reports revealed the company was considering a major acquisition of an East Coast railroad.
Before the US market kicks off on Thursday, let's examine the pre-market session and unveil the notable performers among the S&P500 top gainers and losers.
