Union Pacific stock jumps 3% as earnings near and Norfolk Southern merger reset stays in focus
New York, Jan 21, 2026, 14:36 ET — Regular session underway. Shares of Union Pacific Corp climbed roughly 3% to $228.42 Wednesday afternoon, pushing rail stocks higher. Investors shrugged off short-term deal chatter, setting their sights on earnings due next week. Union Pacific’s stock rally takes on new weight as the company prepares to release fresh data. Investors are eager…