Norfolk Southern Surges to $360M in Trading Volume Ranks 310th Amid Pre-Conference Investor Focus

On September 5, 2025, , . , ranking 310th in terms of trading volume among listed equities. The company’s upcoming executive engagement is expected to draw investor attention ahead of its scheduled presentation at the Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference on September 10.

, President and CEO, and , Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the event. The session, set for 10:00 a.m. ET, will be accessible via webcast and archived on Norfolk Southern’s Investor Relations website. The discussion is anticipated to highlight operational strategies, , and . As a major freight rail operator spanning 22 U.S. states, the company emphasizes its role in reducing carbon emissions through rail transportation, .

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