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title: "This Corner of the Market Is Outperforming the Benchmark—And It's Not AI"
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description: "Railroad stocks, including Union Pacific, CSX, and Wabtec, are outperforming the S&P 500 in 2026. This performance is driven by industry consolidation, merger discussions, and strong margins resulting from precision scheduled railroading strategies."
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# This Corner of the Market Is Outperforming the Benchmark—And It's Not AI

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