$UNP (+1.71%) & $NSC (+0.79%) Merge

if this passes, Union Pacific will have cross-country railroads; making for great growth options

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpFplHctbpg

$UNP (+1.71%)

https://youtu.be/WghSiF3SX34

#beleggen
#stocks
#earnings

$UNP (+1.71%) earnings came in great

dividend increased by 3%

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Discussing Possible Merger

loving this stock, also they announced they're talking for a merger with Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Discussing Possible Merger

July 24, 2025

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 24, 2025-- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) confirmed today that the companies are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential business combination. There can be no assurances as to whether an agreement for a transaction will be reached or as to the terms of any such transaction.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern stated that they do not intend to make additional comments or provide an update on this matter unless and until they determine that disclosure is required or otherwise appropriate.

ABOUT UNION PACIFIC

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.

www.up.com

www.facebook.com/unionpacific

www.twitter.com/unionpacific

https://youtu.be/WghSiF3SX34

Hi all

here's some info on my strategy, it's core-satellite method

ETF's is the biggest part with

Core:

$VUSA (-0.22%) & $VEUR (+0.38%)

Satellite:

$ASWC (-0.4%) & $DFEN (-0.09%) as Defense investing, due to EU pulling 5% of GDP with 2030 target

$IGLN (+0.43%) for the gold exposure, minimizing downtrend when markets drop

$JEGP (-0.36%) to make use of market volatility as source of income

$TDIV (+0.54%) past performance is great, dividends of 3-4% always nice income

Individual stocks: mostly dividend stocks as we can deduct €240-region of dividend income of those indidual stocks, sadly not of ETF's.

$$KBC (-0.05%) is marked as pension plan. I do work for KBC and once a yearn i can buy stocks and deduct some of it from my taxes, also buying on cheaper prices.

$UNP (+1.71%) will be a good long-term hold as america is still the biggest, and with trump it should have some long-term growth in it.

$ARCAD (+0.81%) is a value play, aiming to sell around €58, but in meantime, giving dividend to deduct taxes.

$JNJ: (+1.53%) always good to have this one, great long-term hold and steady source of dividends

$ASML (-0.29%) : love this stock, it's a monopoly and is growing strongly, keeping this as long as i like the progress

$UNP (+1.71%)

Affirming 2025 Outlook:

• Volume Impacted by Mixed Economic Backdrop, Coal Demand, and Challenging Year-over-Year International Intermodal Comparisons

• Pricing Dollars Accretive to Operating Ratio

• EPS Growth Consistent with Attaining the 3-Year CAGR Target of High-Single to Low-Double Digit

• Industry-Leading Operating Ratio and Return on Invested Capital

• No Change to Long-Term Capital Allocation Strategy‒Capital Plan of $3.4 Billion‒Share Repurchases of $4.0 to $4.5 Billion

• Annual Dividend Increases & Dividend Payout Ratio ~45%