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		<title>(KSU) Kansas City Southern Beats on Revenues</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/07/ksu-kansas-city-southern-beats-on-revenues/99652</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 17:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kansas City Southern (KSU) reported first quarter 2012 adjusted earnings per share of 75 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 72 cents. The earnings figure jumped 29.3% year over year from 58 cents driven by higher freight rates. Adjusted earnings for the first quarter exclude the impact of 7 cents per share of unfavorable special items related to adjustment for debt retirement costs. Quarterly total revenue was $547.5 million, up 12.1% year over year and ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $543 million. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to a record 7% growth in carloading and pricing gains. In the first quarter, operating income was $157.8 million, up 23% on 260 basis points (bps) improvement in operating ratio (defined as operating expenses as a percentage of revenue) ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNI) Canadian National Railway Buys Locomotives</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/23/cni-canadian-national-railway-buys-locomotives/96349</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After announcing plans for initiating new intermodal services connecting British Columbia and Alberta, Canadian National Railway (CNI) is about to carry out another infrastructural development. The company is purchasing approximately 65 new and 96 second-hand locomotives to enhance the service abilities on its network and support the growing demand for rail freight. Through the year, Canadian National will take deliveries of approximately 87 second-hand and 11 leased locomotives from GE Transportation, a subsidiary of General Electric (GE). Further, in 2013 and 2014, the company is slated to take deliveries of approximately 35 locomotives from GE Transportation and 30 new SD70ACe locomotives from Electro-Motive Diesel, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. (CAT). The purchase of new locomotives will ensure higher fuel efficiency for the company as they replace older fleet that not ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroad Industry Stock Outlook &#8211; February 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/05/unp-railroad-industry-stock-outlook-february-2012-industry-outlook/91288</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Freight Railroads performed exceptionally well in 2011 despite difficult weather conditions and an extremely volatile U.S. economy. Solid commodities volumes, effective cost management, and improved rail efficiency helped U.S railroads to continue their strong performance. The railroads are gaining momentum over the trucking industry due to significant rise in fuel costs of truckers. Currently, the railroads are carrying more cargos, which is helping them gain market share. During fiscal 2011, the railroads benefited from strong pricing gain reflecting both solid yield improvement and higher fuel surcharges. Shipments of construction components, lumber and motor vehicle volumes increased over 30% year over year. Petroleum product shipment rose 29% year over year. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this excellent performance will get further momentum during fiscal 2012. In ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Exits 2011 on a High</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/21/unp-union-pacific-exits-2011-on-a-high/90515</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:41:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the opening bell, the U.S. railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported its fourth quarter fiscal 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.99 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 as well as the year-ago earnings of $1.56. Better-than-expected earnings were on the back of increased prices and more cargo hauling. Fiscal 2011 adjusted earnings shot up 22% to $6.72 from a year ago, representing the most profitable year in the company’s history. The U.S. railroads are gaining market share from truckers, who are suffering from the significant rise in diesel fuel costs. Revenue climbed 16% year over year to a record $5.108 billion in the fourth quarter, and breezed past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.051 billion on volume growth. Volumes (carloads) grew 3% year over year in ]]></description>
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		<title>(NSC) Norfolk Southern Corporation &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/22/nsc-norfolk-southern-corporation-bull-of-the-day/89084</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We maintain our Outperform recommendation on Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC). The company reported a stellar third quarter, with earnings per share surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and year-ago results backed by strong pricing and shipment across all segments. We believe this momentum in pricing and volume will continue on growing market demand and capacity constraints in the truck freight transportation market. Additionally, the company&#8217;s focus on improving network and service offerings as well as increasing investment will also yield solid growth both in the near and long term. Further, the strong balance sheet with healthy cash flow remains attractive for investors driving higher returns via increased dividends and share buybacks. Hence, we set a target price of $83.00 per share, based on 15.8x our 2011 EPS estimates. NORFOLK SOUTHRN (NSC): ]]></description>
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		<title>(CP) Canadian Pacific Announces Rail Strategy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/08/cp-canadian-pacific-announces-rail-strategy/88221</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the leading Canadian Railroad, Canadian Pacific (CP) has recently announced it long-term strategy for train lengths and network expansion in 2012-2013. In 2012, the company intends to upgrade and install new sidetracks in key areas to support increased train length. Further in 2013, Canadian Pacific plans to increase train length by 11% on the trans-Canada rail routes. Enhancement of network capabilities over the next couple of years remain concurrent with its goal of enhancing capacity, safety and service metrics as well as increase fuel efficiency of 1-2% over the long term. Since 2008, the company’s intermodal trains have grown by 40% to a length of approximately 12,000 feet. The longer trains have resulted in increased efficiency in terms of capital inputs and have enabled the company to tap ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroads Avert Labor Strike</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/unp-railroads-avert-labor-strike-2/88002</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:54:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An anticipated labor strike looming over the U.S. freight railroad industry has been finally forestalled after the intervention of U.S. Republican House leaders. The alarming possibility of a 90-day labor strike came to a halt when U.S. legislative authorities intervened to restrict any service disruption. The National Railway Labor Conference, representing 30 U.S. railroads including Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), CSX Corp. (CSX), Kansas City Southern (KSU) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on collective bargaining and negotiations has already settled upon a tentative agreement with 10 labor unions and recently inked deals with two others: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and American Train Dispatchers Association. The regulatory body also expects to finalize an agreement by February 8, 2012 with the remaining union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, which represents 25,000 ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroads Avert Labor Strike</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/unp-railroads-avert-labor-strike/88047</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:45:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An anticipated labor strike looming over the U.S. freight railroad industry has been finally forestalled after the intervention of U.S. Republican House leaders. The alarming possibility of a 90-day labor strike came to a halt when U.S. legislative authorities intervened to restrict any service disruption. The National Railway Labor Conference, representing 30 U.S. railroads including Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), CSX Corp. (CSX), Kansas City Southern (KSU) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on collective bargaining and negotiations has already settled upon a tentative agreement with 10 labor unions and recently inked deals with two others: Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and American Train Dispatchers Association. The regulatory body also expects to finalize an agreement by February 8, 2012 with the remaining union: Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, which represents 25,000 ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Launches Carbon Calculator</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/csx-csx-launches-carbon-calculator/87817</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX) has introduced an improved Carbon Calculator to aid its customers in making supply chain decisions. The Calculator will compare carbon emissions by freight rail with long-haul trucks over similar routes and provide an insight over the significance of rail freight transportation over truck in terms of environmental benefits. In other words, it projects the efficiency of intermodal shipments in reducing carbon emissions. Given the periodic rises in fuel price, shippers have been turning their attention toward more cost efficient intermodal freight transportation. As a result, rail intermodal has gained considerable market share against truck and continues to project an upward growth trajectory in the future. Pricing in this category has also registered substantial improvement given a tighter truckload market. Consequently, CSX Corp. continues to invest in expanding ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation Analyst Offers Continued Cautious Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/30/csx-csx-corporation-analyst-offers-continued-cautious-outlook/87745</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:52:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite disturbances to demand levels from the ongoing economic upheaval, CSX Corp. (CSX) continues to post strong year-over-year growth backed by a favorable pricing momentum. We remain encouraged by the company’s segment performance and look forward to accelerated growth, particularly in Intermodal, export coal and strong volumes of phosphates and fertilizers shipments. We believe CSX will deliver volume growth above GDP levels, in parallel with pricing above inflation, in a sound economic backdrop. Over the last quarters, CSX has significantly benefited from positive rail industry pricing and operational improvement that drove earnings and margin growth. As a result, the company expects to deliver earnings per share growth of 20% until 2015 along with achieving operating ratio targets in the high 60s in 2011 and long-term target of 65% within 2015. ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/unp-union-pacific-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-3/87637</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported excellent financial results for the third quarter of 2011 despite facing several challenges, such as extreme heat, floods, late harvest, and reduced shipment of containers. Both revenue and EPS was well above the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Increased fuel cost recoveries, core pricing gain, and volume growth helped Union Pacific to perform fabulously. The freight railroads are gaining momentum over the truckers due to significant rise in fuel costs of truckers. The railroads are at present carrying more cargos, which is helping them to prosper even under a volatile U.S. economy. Union Pacific is also gaining. Nevertheless, we remain concerned regarding the slowdown of intermodal volume and year-over-year increase in operating ratio. We also believe, if the global economic volatility persists for a long time, Union ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/unp-union-pacific-raises-dividend/87298</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:06:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corp. (UNP), the largest class 1 freight railroad operator in the U.S., has decided to increase its shareholders’ wealth. Yesterday, the Board of Directors of Union Pacific have authorized to raise its quarterly dividend rate by over 26% to 60 cents per share from the existing level of 47.5 cents per share. The increased dividend will be paid on January 2, 2012 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2011. As per management, huge free cash flow along with fairly bright future business opportunity are the primary reasons for the dividend hike. Union pacific reported record-breaking financial results in the previous quarter. Third-quarter 2011 net income was a historic-high $904 million. Quarterly Freight revenue of all the six business groups increased in the last quarter. Four out ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Corporation Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/10/unp-union-pacific-corporation-earnings-scorecard/86773</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:07:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) reported strong third quarter 2011 financial results with both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Third Quarter Highlights Quarterly net income stood at a historic high of $904 million or $1.85 per share compared with a net income of $778 million or $1.56 per share in the year-ago quarter. Third quarter 2011 EPS of $1.85 easily surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81. Total operating revenue in the third quarter of 2011 was $5,101 million, up 16% year over year and bettered the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,996 million. Quarterly operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue) was 69.1%. Although it was worse than the year-ago quarter ratio of 68.2%, it improved significantly from the previous-quarter level of ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/18/csx-csx-corporation-earnings-preview/85257</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), one of the leading rail transportation companies, is slated to release its third quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, October 18, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for third quarter earnings per share is pegged at 44 cents, representing an annualized growth of 21.98%. Second Quarter Flashback CSX Corp.’s second quarter financial results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate and remained above the year-ago level on strong pricing recovery. Revenue also came in ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and grew 13% year over year to $3.0 billion on improved pricing and modest volume growth. Agreement of Estimate Revisions Estimates for the third quarter have been indicating a downward trend over the last 7 and 30 days. Over the last 7 days, out of 23 analysts, ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroad Stock Outlook &#8211; September 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/unp-u-s-railroad-stock-outlook-september-2011-industry-outlook/83699</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Freight Railroads have been able to keep up the momentum despite facing unusual weather conditions and an extremely volatile U.S. economy. Solid commodities volumes, healthy demand for coal and improved efficiencies are helping the railroads to continue their strong performance. The railroads are also benefiting from the significant rise in the cost base of the trucking industry. This combination of cyclical and secular trends is helping the railroads carry ever more cargos, which is helping them to take the current economic uncertainties in the stride. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after the downturn in 2009 due to the Great Recession. In 2011, the railroads are benefiting from strong pricing gains reflecting yield improvements and higher fuel surcharges. Importantly, industry players remain confident that ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Reports Excellent Second Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/07/unp-union-pacific-reports-excellent-second-quarter/79585</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:19:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported second quarter net income at a record-high of $785 million or $1.59 per share, compared with $711 million or $1.40 in the year-ago quarter. EPS also beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Total operating revenue was $4,858 million, up 16% year over year and better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,727 million. Total Freight revenue was $4,595 million, up 16% year over year. Quarterly Freight revenue of all the six business groups increased in the reported quarter. Quarterly operating ratio (operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue) was 71.3%. Although it was worse than the year-ago quarter of 69.4%, it improved significantly from the previous quarter&#8217;s 74.7%. The year-over-year decline is mainly attributable to higher fuel prices, which ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNI) Canadian National Railway Company to Sell Assets</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/19/cni-canadian-national-railway-company-to-sell-assets/76711</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:26:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) will sell assets of its indirect subsidiary IC RailMarine Terminal Company to Raven Energy, LLC, which is affiliated to Foresight Energy, LCC, a leading private company engaged in coal mining and a division of Cline Group. Total proceeds from the divestiture are estimated at $73 million. Canadian National expects the deal to be completed within 45 days, subject to regulatory approvals. Upon completion, the company will strike a 10-year rail transportation agreement with Savatran LLC for coal transfer from Foresight&#8217;s four mines in Illinois to Convent&#8217;s coal transfer facility. Savatran is a privately held company engaged in railroad car leasing and is also affiliated to Foresight. The new 10-year coal contract will involve a minimum amount of annual coal shipment by Savatran through Canadian National’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNI) Canadian National Railway Company Building New Logistics Park</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/16/cni-canadian-national-railway-company-building-new-logistics-park/76480</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest Canadian railroad, Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) announced that it will begin construction of the first Calgary Logistics Park. The new park is meant to facilitate intermodal transportation to and from Calgary. The estimated cost of the project is C$200 million and time of completion is year-end 2012. The new facility, located in northeast of Calgary, Alberta will connect Stoney Trail Northwest Alberta highway and other major roadways such as Trans Canada Highway, which is nearly 10 kilometers from Calgary International Airport. The Logistics Park will be spread across 680 acres and feature the latest infrastructure with two million square feet of warehousing capacity. The park will include a transload and warehouse facility to move goods from truck to train. Over the last five years, Canadian National spent ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroads Facing Lawsuit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/09/unp-u-s-railroads-facing-lawsuit/75807</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, in a major development, which may have a far reaching consequence, the Oxbow Carbon &#38; Minerals LLC sued two major U.S. freight railroads, Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. (BNSF). Privately heldOxbow, which mines and markets coal and natural gas, filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, accusing the two large railroad operators for monopolization and price fixing to illegally increase freight rates of shipping coal and other products. Oxbow claimed that since 2003 Union Pacific and Burlington Northern colluded to avoid direct competition with each other. Union Pacific refused to ship coal from its Oxbow&#8217;s Elk Creek Mine in Colorado west, to avoid competing with BNSF. Oxbow further claimed that CSX Corp. (CSX) and Norfolk Southern Corp. Co. ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/05/unp-union-pacific-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares-2/74216</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:09:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Union Pacific Corp. (UNP). The company reported mixed financial results in the first quarter of 2011. Revenue easily beats the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while EPS fell below it. In the last quarter, Union Pacific improved year over year on several metrics including operating ratio, business growth, pricing gain, and cost control. An improving U.S. economy, significant surge in automotive and intermodal shipments, together with a sharp rebound in many of the company’s end markets are expected to fuel growth of Union Pacific in the near future. As the economy continues to grow gradually, demand for carriage also becomes robust and we believe this momentum will sustain in the long run.  Nevertheless, sequential increase in operating ratio and slowing growth rate of business volume ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/30/unp-union-pacific-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/74301</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2011 17:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reaffirm our long-term Neutral recommendation on Union Pacific Corp. (UNP). The company reported mixed financial results in the first quarter of 2011. Revenue easily beats the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while EPS fell below it. In the last quarter, Union Pacific improved year over year on several metrics including operating ratio, business growth, pricing gain, and cost control. An improving U.S. economy, significant surge in automotive and intermodal shipments, together with a sharp rebound in many of the company’s end markets are expected to fuel growth of Union Pacific in the near future. As the economy continues to grow gradually, demand for carriage also becomes robust and we believe this momentum will sustain in the long run.  Nevertheless, sequential increase in operating ratio and slowing growth rate of business volume ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroad Industry Outlook &#8211; May 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/22/unp-u-s-railroad-industry-outlook-may-2011-industry-outlook/74638</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 17:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early indications are painting a rosy picture for the U.S. Freight Railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, the U.S. rail carload volume was up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. A recent report of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the main trade body of the U.S. Freight Railway industry, stated that the first quarter 2011 rail carload volume, excluding grain and coal, is up nearly 7.9% to 4.6 million compared with the prior-year quarter. This was the second best first quarter, after a rise of 9.3% last year. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after a huge downturn in 2009 due to the recession. The industry has achieved this result despite a severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) America’s High Speed Rail: Another Mega-Project Misstep in the Making</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/csx-america%e2%80%99s-high-speed-rail-another-mega-project-misstep-in-the-making/72588</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Fessler, Investment U Research Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, was highly regarded as one of the great world leaders of the day. Most people don’t realize that Churchill was “half American.” His father was a charismatic English politician, Lord Randolph Churchill, but his mother was a consummate American socialite named Jennie Jerome. So it’s not out of the question that he would have an opinion or two about America. Perhaps his most famous quote about the United States is this one: “The United States will always do the right thing… when all other possibilities have been exhausted.” With gasoline prices heading skyward, I think the United States is finally getting around to “doing the right thing” with ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Reports Mixed 2011 First Quarter Earnings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/27/unp-union-pacific-reports-mixed-2011-first-quarter-earnings/72084</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. railroad giant  Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2011. Quarterly net income was $639 million or $1.29 per share compared with a net income of $516 million or $1.01 per share in the year-ago quarter. However, first-quarter 2011 EPS of $1.29 was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.31. This was primarily attributable to 33% rise in diesel fuel prices year over year. Total operating revenue, in the first quarter of 2011, was $4,490 million, up 13% year over year and better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,400 million. Within this, total Freight revenue was $4,248 million, up 13% year over year. Quarterly Freight revenue of all the six business groups increased in the same quarter. Union Pacific fumbles with respect ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation 2011 First Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/25/csx-csx-corporation-2011-first-quarter-earnings-preview/71774</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:32:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), one of the leading rail transportation companies, is slated to release its first quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, April 19, after the closing bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for first quarter earnings is pegged at $1.04 per share, representing an annualized growth of 33.24%. Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2010 Performance CSX Corp.’s fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 financial results surpassed the respective estimates. Fourth quarter earnings of $1.14 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.10 and the year-ago level of 77 cents. In 2010, earnings expanded nearly 40% year over year to a record $4.06 per share driven by the strength in volume, revenue, productivity and operating leverage. Revenue climbed 21% year over year to $2.82 billion in the fourth quarter, and surpassed the Zacks ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific 2011 First Quarter Earnings Preview</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:20:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation(UNP) is slated to release its first quarter 2011 results on Monday, April 20, before the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the fourth quarter is pegged at $1.31, representing an annualized growth of 29.67%. With respect to earnings surprises, over the trailing four quarters, Union Pacific has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for all the four quarters. The average earnings surprise was a positive 7.86%, implying that the company has outdone the Zacks Consensus Estimate by the same magnitude over the last four quarters. Third-Quarter Performance On January 20, 2011, Union Pacific reported its fourth quarter 2010 financial results. Quarterly net income reached a record high of $775 million or $1.56 per share compared with a net income of $549 million or $1.08 per share ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Strong 2011 First Quarter for U.S. Railroads</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent report of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the main trade body of the U.S. Freight Railway industry, reported that the first quarter 2011 rail carload volume, excluding grain and coal, is up nearly 7.9% to 4.6 million rail cars compared with the prior-year quarter. Last year’s first quarter rose 9.3%. However, fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after a huge downturn in 2009 due to the severe recession. The industry has achieved this result despite the severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Freight rail is a “derived demand” industry &#8212; demand for rail services is tied to the demand for the products that ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Analyst Maintains Neutral Rating on Shares</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral rating on CSX Corporation (CSX), supported by a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold) based on solid growth across all segments, strong cost-control measures and improvements in operating ratio. However, stiff competition, increased railroad regulation and highly unionized labor may limit the upside potential for the company. The company’s Coal segment remains a key growth factor with strong exports in metallurgical coal on the back of improving global demand and flood conditions in Australia. Utility coal is also in demand owing to growth in electricity generation and industrial requirements. Further, the Intermodal segment will see demand from new market and pricing gains in both, international and domestic lines. Additionally, tighter Truckload capacity will also bode well for growth in this segment. Operating leverage remains a ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Trade Deficit Down Slightly</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Trade Deficit fell in February to $45.76 billion from $46.99 billion in January (revised up from $46.34 billion). The fall in the trade deficit is good news for the economy, but the level is still very dangerous. For the month is was down 2.6%, and it was in line with the $46.7 billion consensus expectation. On a year-over-year basis, the total trade deficit was up 15.2% from $39.72 billion a year ago. Goods vs. Services The trade balance has two major parts: trade in goods and trade in services. America’s problem is always on the goods side; we actually routinely have a small surplus in services. Relative to January, the goods deficit fell to $59.34 billion from $60.30 billion. That is a month-to-month decrease of 1.6%. Relative to a ]]></description>
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		<title>(CP) Canadian Pacific Railway Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:07:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral rating on Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP), the largest rail network in Canada, supported by a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). Canadian Pacific, together with its subsidiaries, operates a transcontinental railway in Canada and the U.S., with freight transport being a major source of its revenue. We believe Canadian Pacific is benefiting from strong growth in each of its product lines, particularly Coal and Intermodal. Despite the choppy economic recovery, the company remains on track to produce an operating ratio in the low 70&#8242;s over the next three-to-five years. Canadian Pacific is focusing on structural cost savings by consolidating eleven service areas into six. This consolidation is expected to fuel profits and margins in 2011. Canadian Pacific also plans to invest approximately C$950 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroads Expect Bright 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:35:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Early indications are pointing a rosy picture for the U.S. freight railroads in 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, railroad carload volume is up nearly 5.3% compared with the prior-year quarter. The industry has achieved this result despite of experiancing severe winter storm during this period. Importantly, industry players are now more confident that this fabulous performance will get further momentum during the rest of 2011. Fiscal 2010 was a turnaround year for the railroad industry after a huge downturn in 2009 due to severe recession. However, fiscal 2011 is most likely to beat the prior-year operating metrics. Primarily there are four reasons for this strong performance: (1) Increasing worldwide demand for coal in power generation. Utility coal volumes are expected to recover year over year mainly due to ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Trade Deficit Turns Ugly</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Trade Deficit rose in January to $46.34 billion from $40.26 billion in December (revised down from $40.58 billion). The rise in the trade deficit is very bad news for the economy. Not only did it soar by 15.1% on the month, it was also much worse than the $41.50 billion consensus expectation. On a year-over-year basis, the total trade deficit was up 33.7% from $34.65 billion a year ago. The trade balance has two major parts: trade in goods and trade in services. America’s problem is always on the goods side; we actually routinely have a small surplus in services. Relative to December, the goods deficit rose to $59.75 billion from $53.63 billion. That is a month-to-month increase of 11.4%. Relative to a year ago, the goods deficit was ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Railroad Industry Outlook &#8211; February 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:43:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An improving U.S. economy, a significant surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many end-markets are expected to fuel the future growth of the Railroad industry. Freight rail is a derived-demand industry &#8212; demand for rail services is tied to the demand for the products that railroads haul. Rail traffic, therefore, acts as a solid barometer of the overall health of the economy. With the U.S. economy emerging from the recession, the fortunes of the railroad industry are also on the mend. The U.S. freight railroad industry is witnessing gradual improvement since early 2010. As the U.S. economy continues to grow, demand for carriage also becomes robust and the momentum is expected to sustain in the long-run. During 2010, all the Class 1 freight railroad operators in the ]]></description>
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		<title>(CP) Canadian Pacific Analyst Initiates Coverage of Shares at Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/03/cp-canadian-pacific-analyst-initiates-coverage-of-shares-at-neutral/64393</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 04:23:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are initiating coverage on Canada&#8217;s second-largest railway Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) with a Neutral rating. Currently, the stock has the Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). We believe Canadian Pacific is benefiting from strong volume growth and continued operating gains. Despite the choppy economic recovery, management is confident of delivering strong results with low operating ratio (defined as operating expenses as a percentage of revenue) over the upcoming years. The company remains on track to produce an operating ratio in low 70s over the next three-to-five years. This low operating ratio can be achieved through structural cost reductions, longer runs and heavier trains equipped with distributed power, greater asset utilization as well as consolidating divisions, yards and shops. Canadian Pacific’s third quarter earnings per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Downgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We downgrade our recommendation for Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) to Neutral based on its current valuation, which has moved up by 52% in the last one year and is currently trading at higher multiples with respect to several valuation metrics compared to the S&#38;P 500 average. Union Pacific is currently trading at the high-end of its 52-week price range. At this high valuation level, we believe there exists very limited scope for any near-term above-market gain. The company’s third quarter 2010 results were far ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimates. This excellent performance was achieved through best-ever operating ratio, massive growth in business volume, cost control and pricing gains. An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive and intermodal shipments, together with a sharp rebound in many of the company’s ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Announces Increase to Dividend</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:27:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) decided to raise the quarterly dividend by 15% to 38 cents per share from 33 cents. Remarkably, this is the second time in 2010 that the company has decided to increase its dividend rate. In early 2010, Union Pacific raised it dividend to 33 cents from 27 cents. Together, the company has raised dividend by a whopping 40.8% in 2010 alone. On the same day, in another major boost to Union Pacific, Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s Ratings Services has uplifted the rating of the company to “BBB+” from existing “BBB.” Both of these are lower medium grade rating of S&#38;P however, the overall financial outlook of Union Pacific is now upgraded to “Stable” from “Positive.” We believe, the major reason for ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Corporation &#8211; Revenue for the Period was Up 21% From Last Year</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:34:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) just hit a new all-time high ahead of its Oct 21, Q3 results. With estimates climbing into the number and industry cohort CSX reporting another strong quarter, this Zacks #1 stock offers some nice upward momentum. Company Description Union Pacific Corp., provides railroad shipping services through a network of more than 32,000 miles of rails in North America. The company was founded in 1862 and has a market cap of $43 billion. If UNP&#8217;s record Q2 results from late July are any indication, Q3 should offer plenty of treats for shareholders. Second-Quarter Results Revenue for the period was up 21% from last year to $4.2 billion. Earnings also came in strong at $1.40, 16% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, lifting the average earnings surprise to ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Launches Railroad Ad Campaign for New Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/17/unp-union-pacific-launches-railroad-ad-campaign-for-new-opportunities/55116</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 20:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) made history by launching its first national advertising campaign in nearly a decade, focused on creating new business opportunities. In the second quarter 2010, Union Pacific witnessed a record operating ratio of 69.4% compared with 77.4% in the prior- year quarter. This is the first time that Union Pacific achieved a sub-70 benchmark. Union Pacific is also hiring and training rail crew to further improve operating efficiency. During second quarter 2010, the company repurchased nearly 6.5 million shares for a total consideration of approximately $466 million, reflecting management’s confidence in the improving U.S. economy and free cash flow dynamics. From fiscal 2005 to 2009, Union Pacific spent $14.3 billion in capital expenditure and for 2010, it expects to invest an additional $2.6 billion ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations on Strong Shipments</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/14/csx-csx-quarterly-earnings-beat-expectations-on-strong-shipments/55122</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:39:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), the second-largest U.S. railroad, reported its third quarter earnings of $1.08 per share, which was well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 and the year-ago earnings of 73 cents. Earnings per share shot up 48% year over year on strong shipment. Revenues increased 16% year over year to $2.67 billion in the second quarter, and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.65 billion. Volume grew across all major markets driven by sustained economic growth across all major markets. Overall volume rose 10% year over year. Automotive and Intermodal markets saw the largest increase in volume. Operating income leaped 39% year over year on strong revenue growth and continued operating leverage. Operating ratio (defined as operating expenses as a percentage of revenue) improved 490 basis points year ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Analyst Downgrades Shares to Neutral</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/11/csx-csx-analyst-downgrades-shares-to-neutral/54055</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:34:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on CSX Corp. (CSX), one of the leading U.S. transportation suppliers, to Neutral from Outperform. We downgraded the stock on concerns that new pricing may reduce profitability of the company. Currently, the stock has a Zacks #3 Rank (Hold). The U.S. regulator is seeking new pricing rules to give more leverage to shippers in price disputes with freight railroad companies. The new pricing is expected to weigh on the overall freight railroad industry. We anticipate that CSX Corp. will benefit from improved railroad fundamentals Incorporatedreased coal demand, better pricing environment, cost-control measures and growth in productivity. In addition, the company’s strong and cash-rich balance sheet along with shareholder returns makes it attractive for long-term investment. CSX Corp. has a history of increasing its dividend. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroad Industry Outlook &#8211; October 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many end-markets are expected to fuel the future growth of the railroad industry. Freight rail is a “derived demand” industry &#8212; demand for rail services is tied to the demand for the products that railroads haul. Rail traffic, therefore, acts as a solid barometer of the overall health of the economy. With the U.S. economy emerging from the recession, the fortunes of the railroad industry are also on the mend. The U.S. freight railroad industry is witnessing gradual improvement since early 2010. As the U.S. economy continues to grow, albeit at the pace of expansion moderating modestly temporarily in the second half of 2010, demand for carriage also becomes robust and the momentum is expected to ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) U.S. Railroads Under Congressional Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent report presented by the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee it is stated that the discretionary pricing power enjoyed by the Class I freight rail transport companies are putting excessive pressure on freight customers. The freight railroad operators are enjoying this pricing power since 1980 when the U.S. government adopted the Staggers Rail Act. The idea was to allow rail transporters to hike price on captive shippers like electric utilities, chemical and agricultural companies in order to improve profitability of the struggling railroad industry. The Senate Commerce Committee headed Sen. John D. Rockefeller has expressed his opinion that the railroads have become financially stable. An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many end markets are expected to fuel the future growth of ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Analyst Upgrades Shares to Outperform</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:50:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have upgraded our recommendation for Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) to Outperform, following its second quarter 2010 financial results, which were far ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This excellent performance was achieved through best-ever operating ratio, massive growth in business volume, cost control and pricing gains. Second quarter 2010 operating ratio was at an historic high-level of 69.4%, compared with 77.4% in the prior-year quarter. This is the first time that Union Pacific achieved a sub-70 benchmark. Quarterly consumer satisfaction index was 89%, compared to 87% in the year-ago quarter. Second quarter 2010 business volume (total revenue carloads) was 2.18 million, up 18% year over year. Union Pacific’s freight revenues should continue to benefit from strong pricing, reflecting both solid yield improvement and higher fuel surcharges. In the second quarter 2010, freight ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Corporation &#8211; Record Second Quarter Earnings</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation (UNP), for the first time in 6 years, saw volume growth in all 6 of its business segments as the economic recovery gains steam. Earnings are expected to grow by 43.8% in 2010. Union Pacific operates a railroad in 23 Western states. It ships agricultural products, automotive, chemicals, energy, industrial products and Intermodal. Union Pacific is also the only U.S. railroad to serve all 6 major gateways into Mexico. Record Second Quarter Union Pacific reports early in the earnings cycle. It is also a bellwether as to what is going on in the economy because it&#8217;s the first to see the slowdown and also the rebound. It&#8217;s second quarter report on July 22 was very bullish about the economic recovery. Volumes rose 18% over the repressed number ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Corporation &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:24:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We upgrade our recommendation for Union Pacific Corp (UNP) to Outperform, following its second quarter 2010 financial results, far ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimates. The company generated record profit. This excellent performance was achieved through best-ever operating ratio, massive growth in business volume, cost control, and pricing gains. An improving U.S. economy, massive surge in automotive shipments, and a sharp rebound in many of the company s end markets are expected to fuel future growth of Union Pacific. As the U.S. economy continues to grow gradually, demand for carriage also becomes robust and the momentum is expected to sustain in the long-run. According to our view, Union pacific is better insulated against economic uncertainty as approximately 37.0% of its revenues are tied to less cyclical freight like agriculture and ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. (UNP) reported excellent results for the second quarter 2010, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19 cents. Overall, the analysts are bullish on the stock, given the company’s impressive results. The impressive performance was driven by a robust operating ratio, strong growth in business volume, cost efficiency and pricing gains. Second quarter operating ratio came in at a historic high-level of 69.4% compared with 77.4% in the prior-year quarter. This is the first time that Union Pacific achieved a sub-70 benchmark. Second Quarter Highlights Net income surged to a record high of $711 million or $1.40 per share from $465 million or 92 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Second quarter EPS was well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21. Consumer Satisfaction ]]></description>
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		<title>(CNI) Four Investment Ideas &#8211; Railroad Stocks to Own</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:57:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the economic downturn, the railroad industry suffered more than most industries. That’s because the railroad business is closely tied to economic growth. When the economy fell into a deep recession, there wasn’t much demand for rail transport. In response to the slowdown, railroads slashed costs, streamlined operations and increased productivity. Those moves helped the industry stem the bleeding and stabilize profit margins. Improving Conditions Now that the economy has rebounded and is in recovery mode, the railroad industry is making money hand over fist. Improved economic conditions are helping boost sales volumes. According to the Association of American Railroads, rail carloads increased 7.4% in the first half of 2010. Second-quarter carloads were up 13.4% in the second quarter. So far, carloads are up 13.0% in the third quarter. Operating ]]></description>
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		<title>(UNP) Union Pacific &#8211; Earnings 15.7% Ahead of Estimates</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Union Pacific (UNP) is firing on all cylinders. Volumes are up; pricing is robust; and profit margins are higher. Its business momentum should remain strong throughout the second half of 2010 even if economic growth continues to decelerate. Growth and Income The company is expected to grow its earnings per share 42.9% in 2010, 15.5% in 2011, and 13.7% over the long term. Its trailing 12-month return on equity is 13.5%. The stock also offers investors a dividend yield of 1.8%. This Zacks #2 Rank stock trades at 14.5x 2010 consensus EPS estimates and 12.5x 2011 consensus EPS estimates. Business Union Pacific Corporation provides rail transportation services in North America. It has about 32,000 route miles linking Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast ports with the Midwest and eastern US gateways. ]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are upgrading our recommendation on CSX Corporation (CSX) to Outperform from Neutral based on the solid second-quarter results and an improving outlook along with overall volume gains in various commodity businesses. The company&#8217;s second-quarter results surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on higher volumes. Strong cost-control measures will likely to support margin expansion on volume improvement driven by the ongoing economic recovery. Intermodal is expected to be the company&#8217;s fastest-growing segment with its new service offerings. The company&#8217;s strong and cash-rich balance sheet along with the shareholders&#8217; return makes it attractive for long-term investment. This is consistent with our Outperform recommendation on the stock. Our target price of $64 is based on 16.5x our earnings estimate for 2011. Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(CSX) CSX Corporation&#8217;s Earnings Beat on Solid Volume</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CSX Corporation (CSX), the third-largest railroad in the country, declared its second quarter earnings on July 12, 2010. The company’s results beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10 cents. Net earnings of CSX shot up 50.7% in the second quarter to $1.07 per share from 71 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter. Net profit jumped 47% year over year to $414 million, due to a strong rebound in demand for cars and metals. Results were driven by increased revenues from volume improvement in chemicals, metals, automotives, coal and intermodal in the wake of an economic resurgence. Revenues increased 22% year over year to $2.7 billion, with volume gains across all major markets. Overall volume rose 13% year over year. Automotive, metals and intermodal markets saw the largest increase in ]]></description>
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