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Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, which owns a freight railroad. It engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods primarily in the Southeast, East, and Midwest and, via interchange with rail carriers to and from the rest of the United States. The company transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. It offers an extensive intermodal network in the eastern half of the United States and is a transporter of coal, automotive, and industrial products. The company's services include property leases and sales, wire line or pipeline and fiber optics projects, access property, managing private crossings, promoting businesses with signboards, and natural resource management. Norfolk Southern was founded on July 23, 1980, and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Norfolk Southern posts robust Q4 results amidst operational enhancements

Norfolk Southern (NSC) delivered strong financial results in Q4 2022, focusing on operational efficiency, service enhancements, and strategic growth initiatives.
Despite challenges such as macroeconomic uncertainties and service-related costs, NSC remains optimistic, aiming to capitalize on opportunities in market share expansion and network resiliency.
The company's performance, strengths, and proactive approach to challenges position it well for continued growth and competitiveness in the rail industry.

Norfolk Southern prioritizes safety and resilience amidst operational challenges

Norfolk Southern is prioritizing safety enhancements, cost-effective measures, and workforce optimization to improve service quality. The company's strategy focuses on resilient service, supporting highway to rail conversions, and investing in employee training. Despite challenges, Norfolk Southern remains committed to competitive margins, revenue growth, EPS, and ROIC.

Norfolk Southern reports Q2 revenue decline, focuses on recovery

Norfolk Southern (NSC) faced revenue declines and operational challenges in Q2 2023, impacted by the Eastern Ohio derailment and market headwinds.
Despite challenges, the company remains committed to safety, recovery, and long-term value creation, focusing on efficiency and service excellence.
Opportunities for OR improvement, cost management, and service enhancements provide a path for Norfolk Southern (NSC) to navigate challenges and drive future growth.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) reports Q3 improvements amidst cost pressures

Norfolk Southern (NSC) navigated challenges in Q3 with a focus on resilience and operational excellence. Despite cost pressures, the company saw improvements in service, volume, and safety performance. With a strategic focus on industry competitive margins and growth opportunities, Norfolk Southern is investing in service enhancements and productivity to drive future success.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) reports safety improvements and growth strategies

Norfolk Southern (NSC) navigated challenges in 2023 with a focus on safety, service improvements, and sustainable growth strategies. Despite cost impacts and margin challenges, the company remains optimistic about modest volume growth and revenue enhancement opportunities in 2024.

Norfolk Southern prioritizes productivity and efficiency for industry competitiveness

Norfolk Southern (NSC) focused on productivity and efficiency to achieve industry competitive margins in Q1 2024.
Operational changes led by new COO John Orr emphasized safety, productivity, and network optimization efforts.
Challenges in revenue declines and market outlook were addressed, with opportunities for growth through operational enhancements.
Confidence in achieving operational targets and reducing headcount through productivity initiatives was expressed.
Balanced strategy focusing on service, productivity, and growth to drive transformational journey.
Customer service improvements and changes underway were well-received, with a focus on velocity and reliability.

Norfolk Southern reports solid Q2 earnings amidst coal market challenges

Norfolk Southern's Q2 2024 performance showcased financial strength, operational improvements, and a focus on safety and productivity. While facing challenges in the coal market, the company remains committed to its strategy and delivering results. Opportunities for growth through partnerships and operational enhancements position Norfolk Southern for long-term success.

Norfolk Southern reports robust Q3 earnings amidst market challenges

Norfolk Southern (NSC) delivered strong financial results with revenue and earnings growth, driven by volume increases and cost management initiatives.
The company's emphasis on safety, productivity, and cost reductions underscores its commitment to operational excellence and sustainable growth.
While facing challenges from market uncertainties and external impacts, Norfolk Southern remains focused on enhancing operational efficiency and seizing growth opportunities.

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Norfolk Southern Corp. is a transportation company, which engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods. The company also transports overseas freight through several Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. Its services include property leases and sales, wire line or pipeline and fiber optics projects, access property, managing private crossings, promoting businesses with signboards, and natural resource management. The company was founded on July 23, 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Union Pacific

The third-largest maintenance workers' union opposed the deal, saying concerns over paid time off remained unaddressed

US railroad union rejects contract with employers, raising strike concerns

A union of railroad track maintenance workers has rejected a tentative agreement with the nation's freight carriers, renewing the threat that there could be a strike that shuts down this vital link in the nation's already struggling supply chain.

A railroad union rejected a deal with freight carriers, putting the supply chain at risk once

Members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) rejected a labor contract with the freight railroads on Monday, sending the two sides back to the bargaining table and resetting the countdown to a potential work stoppage. More than 56% of BMWED membership voted against ratification of the tentative national agreement reached with the Class I freight railroads on Sept.

Rail workers union rejects labor contract, renewing strike possibility

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Norfolk Southern (NSC) have what it takes?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Could Be a Great Choice

ATLANTA , Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) will announce its third quarter financial results during a live conference call and internet webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

Norfolk Southern to Announce Q3 2022 Earnings Results on October 26

In first-half 2022, fuel expenses surge 94% year over year at Norfolk Southern (NSC).

Norfolk Southern (NSC) Strong on Dividends Despite Cost Woes

Home Depot

In this article, I start by explaining why the market is in such a tough spot, given slowing economic growth and an aggressive Federal Reserve. While uncertainty is sky-high, I decided to aggressively add to my favorite dividend stocks: Home Depot and Norfolk Southern.

2 No-Brainer Dividend Stocks To Buy During This Bear Market

Promotes Duncan to Senior Vice President Transportation & Network Operations, Moore to Vice President Network Operations, Elium to Vice President Network Planning and Optimization ATLANTA , Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) has created a combined Transportation and Network Operations organization led by Paul B.

Norfolk Southern creates Transportation and Network Operations organization

Grants will support 31 food banks across the company's 22-state network ATLANTA , Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced a commitment of $400,000 in grants to 31 food banks located across the states served by the company.

Norfolk Southern commits $400,000 to combat food insecurity

Shares of CSX Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. both sank toward the lowest levels in nearly two years, after UBS analyst Thomas Wadewitz backed away from his long-time bullish stances on the railroad operators, citing a “deteriorating” economic outlook.

CSX, Norfolk Southern stocks sink to near 2-year lows after UBS downgrades, citing a ‘deteriorating' outlook

Award recognizes the safe handling of hazardous materials ATLANTA , Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that 48 of its customers have earned the 2021 Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award for safely handling products regulated as hazardous materials.

Norfolk Southern honors 48 customers with Thoroughbred Chemical Safety Award

The fact that there is not a freight railroad strike happening this week is a huge win for the US economy and its still struggling supply chain. But that doesn't mean that the freight railroads are providing good service to their customers.

Good news: Freight railroads are not on strike. Bad news: The service is still terrible

The threat of a strike from freight railroad unions isn't over. One union has already rejected the tentative deal and said it could strike at the end of the month.

Railroads vs. unions: What's next and why the strike threat isn't over

September 19 – 25 is National Rail Safety Week ATLANTA , Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) is recognizing National Rail Safety week in concert with Operation Lifesaver, its customers, and other railroads across North America.

Norfolk Southern offers three ways to stay safe near the tracks

Union railworkers in the United States scored a potential key victory in their fight for improved pay and working conditions on Thursday in what could be a model for other unions.

U.S. railroad worker fight for pay, benefits could be model for other deals

The U.S. operations of the Class I railroads are working to resume operations “immediately” now that a deal has been reached to avoid a strike by union members on Friday. Two of the largest labor unions — those representing locomotive engineers and train conductors — reached an eleventh-hour tentative agreement with the railroads.

Class I railroads work to quickly resume operations

U.S. freight railways and unions representing 115,000 workers may have reached a deal to avert a damaging shutdown that could have battered the U.S. economy, but the industry isn't clear of that danger yet.

U.S. railroads, workers avert shutdown, but hard work remains to finalize contract deal

World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill on Thursday said he was concerned about "generalized stagflation," a period of low growth and high inflation, in the global economy, noting the bank had pared back forecasts for three-fourths of all countries.

World Bank's Gill worried about 'generalized stagflation' in global economy

Employees say the inflexibility of scheduling upended their personal lives. The companies say they maintained service while using fewer resources.

Workers Say Railroads' Efficiency Push Became Too Much

Freight railroad unions and management reached a tentative deal to avert a strike, addressing a key attendance policy that had been holding up the deal.

Railroads and unions reach tentative agreement by addressing key attendance policy

Union officials, management, and Biden administration officials have been racing to avert a potential rail shutdown that could have disrupted cargo shipments and impeded food and fuel supplies.

White House Announces Tentative Deal to Avert Rail Strike

Railroad stocks are up across the board today on news that a tentative labor agreement has been reached with multiple unions representing rail workers, averting a strike that threatened to cost the U.S. economy $2 billion per day. Shares of rail operators Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP ), CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX ), and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC ) are each up 2% or more today on news of the labor agreement.

Why Railroad Stocks UNP, CSX, NSC Are Up Today

The Association of American Railroads estimated a labor strike by thousands of workers could have cost the US economy more than $2 billion a day.

Railroad stocks rise as tentative deal averts planned labor strike by thousands of rail workers

Railroad stocks are rising Thursday after companies and union negotiators reach a tentative contract agreement.

A National Railroad Strike Was Averted. What It Means for Stocks.

After 20 hours of talks, the White House helped avert a strike that would've cost $2 billion a day. Rail workers will get better pay and conditions.

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