Valuentum Exclusive Analysis for the Discerning Investor

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Mar 14, 2023

Norfolk Southern’s Environmental and Safety Troubles Plague Stock
Image: Norfolk Southern’s environmental troubles have sent its stock back to pre-pandemic levels. The company is yet another example of why companies cannot take for granted how their operations can negatively impact the environment. Image Source: TradingView. Neglecting the environment and employee and consumer/resident safety is a sure way for companies to end up in hot water. Norfolk Southern is under special investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for a series of accidents during the past couple years, punctuated by the derailment and chemical spill occurring in East Palestine, Ohio, in early February. Though the firm’s costs associated with the high-profile train derailment may be capped at $75 million, its reputation may be irreparably harmed. Norfolk Southern is a prime example of why ESG investing has an important role in the marketplace, as the company simply dropped the ball when it came to ‘Environmental’ and ‘Social’ considerations within the ESG construct.

Feb 16, 2015

Dividend Increases for the Week Ending February 13
Let's take a look at dividend increases for the week ending February 13.

Sep 13, 2013

Air Quality Standards Take Aim at Coal
Pollution is back at the forefront, and the coal industry is under attack.

Jul 1, 2013

Valuentum’s Joint Outlook for the Railroad and Coal Industries
The North American railroad industry is joined at the hip with the fortunes of domestic coal producers. Let’s dive into what the future holds for both the railroad and US coal mining industries.