Norfolk Southern stock rises but underperforms competitors

9 articles · Updated · MarketWatch · Apr 30

Shares gained 1.19% to $315.83 on Thursday, while Union Pacific rose 1.78% and CSX added 1.68% in a broader market rally.
The advance ended a four-day losing streak as the S&P 500 climbed 1.02% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.62%.
Norfolk Southern finished 2.33% below its 52-week high of $323.37 set on 24 April, with trading volume of 1.9 million topping its 50-day average.

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