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The New Transcontinental Railroad

Union Pacific's historic $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern creates the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, fundamentally reshaping the nation's logistics network. This theme invests in companies poised to benefit from the enhanced supply chain efficiencies and improved market access.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated 1 day ago | Published at July 30

Top Picks from This Group

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UNP

Union Pacific Corporation

UNP

Current price

$220.78

Union Pacific leads this historic merger, creating the first coast-to-coast railroad network in U.S. history.

NSC

Norfolk Southern Corporation

NSC

Current price

$280.74

Norfolk Southern's acquisition by Union Pacific forms the backbone of America's new transcontinental rail system.

CSX

CSX Corp.

CSX

Current price

$35.89

Major railroad competitor positioned to adapt and compete in the transformed rail landscape.

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

The historic $85 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger creates America's first transcontinental railroad network. This transformative deal combines over 50,000 route miles across 43 states, fundamentally reshaping how goods move across the country and creating unprecedented efficiency opportunities.

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What You Need to Know

This group focuses on transportation and logistics companies positioned to benefit from enhanced supply chain efficiencies. The unified coast-to-coast rail network promises reduced transit times, lower shipping costs, and improved market access for businesses across manufacturing, agriculture, and retail sectors.

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Why These Stocks

These companies were handpicked by professional analysts based on their strategic positioning within the transformed logistics landscape. The selection includes the primary railroads involved, key competitors, and trucking providers whose operations are deeply integrated with rail freight networks.

12 Month Growth Potential

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If you invested across these assets:

in 12 months it could be worth:

$1,000.00

+28.64%

Group Performance Snapshot

28.64%

Average 12 Month Profit

On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 28.64% over the next year.

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

11 of 16 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Historic Infrastructure Transformation

The $85 billion merger creates America's first transcontinental railroad, a once-in-a-generation shift that could reshape how goods move across the country for decades to come.

Supply Chain Revolution

This unified coast-to-coast network promises faster delivery times and lower shipping costs, potentially boosting profitability for countless businesses that depend on freight transportation.

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Strategic Market Positioning

These handpicked companies are positioned at the center of this logistics transformation, from the railroads driving the change to the trucking partners completing the supply chain puzzle.

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