Union Pacific (UNP)

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Union Pacific is in early-stage discussions to acquire Norfolk Southern, according to reports.

Shares of freight rail services provider CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) jumped 3.1% in the afternoon session after a report revealed that rival railroad operator Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) was exploring a potential acquisition. 

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.

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q1 behind us, let’s have a look at Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) and its peers.

Jim Cramer recommends Union Pacific but is "getting tired of the orphan drug model." Here's what the "Mad Money" host said.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

A company with profits isn’t always a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

Freight transportation company Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales flat year on year at $6.03 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.70 per share was 1.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

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