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Dan Deming discusses why he sees sideways action in the stock market continuing through next week, noting anticipating for the Fed's Jackson Hole meeting. As for Thursday's Big 3, he sees an opportunity in Parker-Hannifin (PH) closing its stock gap, Dexcom (DXCM) maintaining recent upward momentum, and Union Pacific (UNP) becoming a leader in the railroad industry's comeback.

BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. purchased a new stake in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 6,410 shares of the railroad operator's stock, valued at approximately $1,744,000. A number of other large investors

BlackRock Inc. increased its holdings in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) by 0.2% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 47,894,147 shares of the railroad operator's stock after purchasing an additional 115,607 shares during the quarter. BlackRock Inc.

Avaii Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 2,431 shares of the railroad operator's stock, valued at approximately $661,000. Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes

Beverly Hills Private Wealth LLC cut its position in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) by 57.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 1,682 shares of the railroad operator's stock after selling 2,298 shares during the quarter. Beverly Hills Private Wealth

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Tuesday said it has resumed consideration of ​Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk ‌Southern , while stressing that the move does not signal approval of the $85-billion deal.

U.S. railroad Union Pacific collected $91.1 million more in fuel ​surcharges than it paid for fuel during the second quarter, far outpacing rivals, according to a company filing with the Surface ‌Transportation Board and first reported by Reuters.

Anchor Capital Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) by 5.6% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 59,443 shares of the railroad operator's stock after selling 3,508 shares during the quarter. Anchor Capital Advisors

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