Union Pacific Stock News

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The U.S. government is increasingly funding deficits with short-term debt, making interest expenses highly sensitive to Fed policy. A declining average maturity in the sovereign bond index tightens the link between fiscal and monetary policy, amplifying market complexity. Artificially subdued long-term bond supply likely keeps long-term yields lower than they would be with more balanced issuance.

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OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release fourth quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company's management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET. Parties interested in participating via teleconference may dial 877-407-8293. International callers may dial 201-689-8349. A ...

The railroads say their proposed tie-up would shift millions of truckloads to rail, boosting competition while cutting pollution and congestion.

The market appears expensive, with historical precedent for long periods of low returns after peaks. Consensus expects 15% S&P 500 earnings growth and rising margins, driven by AI innovation, supporting a steady long-term outlook. Analyst forecasts for 2026 should be viewed skeptically, as actual outcomes often diverge from consensus projections.

A rail workers' union on Monday opposed Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern , warning that the deal could undermine safety and impact the workforce.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Friday filed a nearly 7,000‑page merger application with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB), triggering a 30‑day period in which the regulator can seek more information or propose initial remedies as it reviews their plan to create the nation's first coast‑to‑coast freight railroad.