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Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest

Ferrovial SE (NASDAQ:FER) experienced a significant increase in short interest, rising 108.4% in December to 2,442,534 shares. The short-interest ratio is 1.8 days based on average trading volume. Institutional investors have adjusted their stakes, and analysts have mixed ratings, with a consensus price target of $75.30. Ferrovial's stock price reached $65.22, with a 52-week range of $40.07 to $68.09. A special dividend was announced, paid on December 22nd.

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Worldwide M&A jumped nearly 50% in 2025 to about $4.5 trillion, the second-highest level in more than 40 years

Global M&A activity surged nearly 50% in 2025, reaching $4.5 trillion, the highest since 2021. Companies in media, rail, and industrials executed 68 megadeals worth $10 billion or more each. Weaker U.S. regulations under President Trump facilitated these deals. Investment banks earned $135 billion in fees. Netflix and Union Pacific led major transactions. Private equity saw a 25% rise, with notable buyouts like Electronic Arts. IPO market showed signs of life with companies like Medline going public.

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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Union Pacific Corp?

Union Pacific Corp's short interest has risen 7.12%, with 22.31 million shares sold short, representing 3.76% of available shares. It would take traders 6.87 days to cover these positions. The increase in short interest suggests bearish sentiment compared to peers, whose average short interest is 1.81%. However, rising short interest can also be bullish, as explained by Benzinga Money.

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2 Dividend Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry You Should Count On

The article highlights Union Pacific (UNP) and Canadian National Railway (CNI) as reliable dividend-paying stocks in the railroad industry. Despite challenges like economic uncertainties and inflation, these companies have a solid five-year dividend growth history, offering steady income and market volatility protection. UNP and CNI have sustainable payout ratios and yields above 2%, making them attractive for investors seeking stable returns. Both companies have consistently rewarded shareholders through dividends and buybacks, demonstrating strong financial health and commitment to shareholder value.

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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger faces pushback from signalmen's union

The Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (BRS) has opposed Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern, citing safety concerns and workforce impact. BRS President Mike Baldwin criticized the merger for expanding corporate power and shifting risks onto workers and communities. The merger, aimed at creating the first coast-to-coast railroad, has faced criticism from unions and rival railroads. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed a merger application with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, which is under regulatory review.

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