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Stock Preachers News Commentary NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Large caps closed out the week near record territory, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both finishing higher even after a rocky start to the week. Small caps told a different story, with the Russell 2000 slipping on the week as volatility measures eased. Deal and contract news kept the tape busy, from convenience store consolidation to defense procurement, enterprise software acquisitions and rail freight records. Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD), RTX (NYSE:RTX), SAP SE (NYSE:SAP), Canadian National Railway Company (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:C

MONTREAL, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that it set a new quarterly record for grain movement. CN moved 7.94 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada in its third quarter, surpassing the previous record of 7.48 MMT set in 2020. The strong performance reflects robust customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and consistent execution of CN’s operating plan. CN remains focused on sustaining this momentum through winter while continuing to deliver safe, reliable and consistent service to producers, grain companies and supply chain partners. CN Winter PlanAs CN prepares for winter operations, the Company rece

MONTREAL, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) will issue its third-quarter 2026 financial and operating results before the markets open on October 30, 2026. CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on October 30. Tracy Robinson, CN President and Chief Executive Officer, will lead the call. Parties wishing to participate via telephone may dial 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.), or 1-647-932-3411 (International), using 5186426 as the passcode. Participants are advised to dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. CN will webcast the presentation live and furnish slides supporting the officers

Prepared for Winter. Ready to Deliver. MONTREAL, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today published its 2026–2027 Winter Plan, outlining the actions, investments and technologies the company is using to prepare its railway and support safe, reliable service through the winter months. As North America’s most northerly Class I railway, CN builds winter readiness into its year-round operating plan. The 2026–2027 Winter Plan focuses on maintaining network fluidity, strengthening equipment reliability and ensuring CN has the people and resources positioned to respond quickly when severe weather affects the network. "Winter readiness is built into how we run the railwa

MONTREAL, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) and Total Grain Marketing (TGM) announced that on September 16th, 2026, CN shipped the first unit train from TGM’s recently expanded grain elevator at Lis, Illinois. The project includes a new 115-car loop track that replaces the existing 25-car footprint, along with expanded receiving, storage, and shipping capacity. The expansion at Lis includes the construction of 3.1 million bushels of grain storage capacity along with three truck dump pits that allow the facility to receive up to 85,000 bushels of grain per hour. New shipping capacity will allow unit trains to be loaded in as little as eight hours. "Lis represents

MONTREAL, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today launched its annual Rail Safety Week campaign to raise awareness about the risks of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks and property. From September 21-27, CN Police Services and CN employees will be engaging with communities across North America to mark Rail Safety Week and reinforce a simple but critical message: safety around railway tracks and crossings is a shared responsibility. Together they will work to raise awareness about the dangers of trespassing on railway property and ignoring signals at crossings. These unsafe behaviors can have devastating consequences, but they are also preventable when we al

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today launched its annual See Tracks? Think Train® Week campaign to raise awareness about the risks of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks and property. From September 21-27, CN Police and CN employees will partner with cities, towns, and Indigenous communities across North America to highlight the dangers of trespassing and ignoring signals at crossings—actions that can have devastating consequences. "Rail safety isn’t just about big moments; it’s about the small safe choices we make every day. Each time you respect the signs and signals around tracks and railway property, you’re helping to keep your community

MONTREAL, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ghislain Houle, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI), will address the 25th Annual CIBC Eastern Institutional Investor Conference on September 24, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). CN will provide a live webcast via the Investors section of its website at www.cn.ca/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event. About CNCN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transpor

WASHINGTON and HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) U.S. rail subsidiaries (Illinois Central Railroad Company and Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company, together "CN") and the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) today announced that they have reached agreements that strengthen their partnership and support safe, reliable passenger and freight service on CN’s U.S. rail network. The parties have signed a new eight-year operating agreement governing Amtrak service on CN owned rail lines. The agreement resolves a more than decade-long proceeding before the Surface Transportation Board (STB) concerning the terms and conditions for Amtrak serv

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) Police officers along with other CN spokespeople will be available to members of the media during See Tracks? Think Train® Week from September 21-25, 2026. This annual public awareness campaign highlights the importance of safe behaviours near rail crossings and the danger of trespassing on railway property. Uniformed CN Police officers and CN spokespeople will be available for interviews across CN’s network in the United States and will take part in community events throughout the week. Media outlets can contact CN’s media relations team to schedule phone, virtual or in-person (where possible) interviews as well a

MONTREAL, Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) Police officers along with other CN spokespeople will be available to members of the media during Rail Safety Week from September 21-25, 2026. This annual public awareness campaign highlights the importance of safe behaviours near railway crossings and the danger of trespassing on railway property. Uniformed CN Police officers and CN spokespeople will be available for interviews across Canada and will take part in community events throughout the week. Media outlets can contact CN’s media relations team to schedule phone, virtual or in-person (where possible) interviews as well as requests visuals to support broadcast, pr

MONTREAL, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) filed last night with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) a description of the anticipated conditions it plans to seek in connection with the proposed Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) transaction. The filing builds on the binding Memorandum of Understanding announced by CN and UP in July, which established a framework for CN to secure access to new locations and customers as a remedy for competitive harms of the proposed transaction. The conditions are designed to preserve meaningful rail competition and customer choice while expanding access to CN’s network and service in key Midwest markets. "Competitio

MONTREAL, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tracy Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI), will address the Morgan Stanley’s 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 16, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. CN will provide a live webcast via the Investors section of its website at www.cn.ca/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available following the event. About CNCN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connec

MONTREAL, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that it set another a new monthly record for grain movement across its network. In August, CN moved 2.50 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, surpassing the previous record of 2.34 MMT set in August 2020. The record movement marks a strong start to the 2026–27 crop year as the harvest progresses across Western Canada and new grain begins moving through the supply chain. This performance reflects strong customer demand, close collaboration with grain supply chain partners and the consistent execution of CN’s operating plan. Following a record 2025–26 crop year, CN remains focused on m

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MONTREAL, Aug. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today announced the advancement of its hybrid locomotive development program, marking another important milestone in the company’s commitment to innovative, more efficient and more sustainable rail operations. Following a successful initial pilot project with a hybrid locomotive, CN now has three locomotives being tested and is working to transform two additional locomotives into hybrid-electric platforms with AC traction technology by the end of 2026. Through this industry-first approach, CN expects to improve fuel efficiency, reliability, and operational performance, while extending asset life and reducing emissions. "

MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that it closed the 2025–26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, exceeding the previous record of 31.2 MMT set in the 2024-25 crop year. The record-setting year was capped by a strong finish in July, when CN moved 2.62 MMT of grain, surpassing the previous July record of 2.43 MMT set in 2020. This record performance was driven by strong customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and the consistent execution of CN’s operating plan, unlocking incremental capacity and value. As CN closes out this record 2025–26 cro

MONTREAL, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that it closed the 2025–26 crop year with a record movement of more than 33.8 million metric tonnes (MMT) of grain from Western Canada, exceeding the previous record of 32.6 MMT set in the 2024-25 crop year. The record-setting year was capped by a strong finish in July, when CN moved 2.62 MMT of grain, surpassing the previous July record of 2.43 MMT set in 2020. This record performance was driven by strong customer demand, close collaboration across the grain supply chain and the consistent execution of CN’s operating plan, unlocking incremental capacity and value. As CN closes out this record 2025–26 cr

HOMEWOOD, Ill., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today announced the America250 Whistle Stop Tour, a three-day journey across its U.S. rail network celebrating America's 250th anniversary and the important role freight rail continues to play in connecting communities, industries and supply chains across the United States. From August 17–19, CN's two America250 commemorative locomotives will travel through communities across the company's U.S. network, bringing a moving tribute to the people and places that have helped build, and continue to move America. The tour will celebrate the nation's history and highlight the innovation, resilience and economic strength tha

MONTREAL, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today published its 2026-2027 Grain Plan outlining how the company will continue delivering safe, reliable, and efficient service to support Canada’s agricultural sector and strengthen the country’s grain supply chain. As the 2025-2026 crop year concludes, CN is pleased to have achieved 10 months of record grain movement across its network. This performance reflects the collaboration among producers, grain companies, terminals, customers and CN railroaders to manage capacity and ensure the resiliency of Canada’s integrated grain supply chain. "Every crop year presents new challenges and opportunities, but our focus remai

MONTREAL, July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today announced that it is supporting the development of more than 300 customer development projects across its North American network, reinforcing its role in strengthening supply chains and powering economic growth. In 2025, CN helped bring more than 70 customer projects into service, representing over $2 billion in customer investment across its network. So far in 2026, CN has helped bring 30 customer-led projects into service and is on track to complete an additional 70 projects by the end of 2026 and into early 2027. "Our customers are making significant investments because they have confidence in the strength of CN

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MONTREAL, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a third-quarter 2026 dividend on the Company’s common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of ninety-one and a half cents (C$0.9150) per common share will be paid on September 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2026. About CNCN powers the economy by safely transporting more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year for its customers. With its nearly 20,000-mile rail network and related transportation services, CN connects Canada’s Eastern and

Delivered diluted earnings per share (EPS) increase of 10%, or 11% on an adjusted basis and 12% on an adjusted basis at constant currency (1)Raised 2026 financial guidance, now assuming low single-digit RTM growth and expecting mid-to-high single-digit adjusted diluted EPS growthAchieved revenue ton miles (RTMs) increase of 5% year over year with strong overall volumes driven primarily by grain and energy productsRealized record first half and second quarter fuel efficiency performance Repurchased approximately 3 million shares for C$454 million Generated free cash flow of C$1,842 million, an increase of 19% for the first half of 2026 (consisting of net cash provided by operating activities

MONTREAL, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX:CNR) (NYSE:CNI) will issue its second-quarter 2026 financial and operating results at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2026. CN's senior officers will review the results and the railway's outlook in a conference call starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Tracy Robinson, CN President and Chief Executive Officer, will lead the call. Parties wishing to participate via telephone may dial 1-800-715-9871 (Canada/U.S.), or 1-647-932-3411 (International), using 2015414 as the passcode. Participants are advised to dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. CN will provide a live webcast via the Investors section of its website at www.cn.ca/investors