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This change means a few things for us. First, index funds … are required to have certain ownership in companies, and these investors tend to be long-term, good shareowners,"
KCS replaces BNSF on Dow Jones Indexes' transportation average

The car that's burning is putting out a heavy, dark smoke," - Justin Corley
Ca. train derails, toxic cloud forces evacuations

Marc's impressive background as an experienced statesman and leader, along with his deep roots in the state of Montana, will be of great value to Plum Creek," - Rick Holley
Former Gov. Racicot joins Plum Creek Timber Co. board of directors

It is basically raising extra liquidity for Burlington Northern," - Glenn Tongue
Berkshire cuts stakes in major firms

Regrettably the International Shareholders Meet & Greet Reception is being discontinued due to escalating attendance and time constraints,"
The road to Omaha ends for international Warren Buffett fans

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Berkowitz declined to comment , according to Janice Aman, an outside spokeswoman for Fairholme. - Janice Aman
Berkowitz's Fairholme Slashes Pfizer Stake, Rebuilds Berkshire

It declined to reveal its precise plans for 2010 pricing, expect to say it expects an increase "above the rate of rail inflation." - Donald Seale
Norfolk Southern Executives: Seeing Improvement In Most Core Markets

Web News and Blogs

Burlington Northern's Plans to Expand in Alabama 
Seeking Alpha  Feb 21,'10

Ravi Nagarajan submits: The Birmingham Business Journal has reported that Burlington Northern Santa Fe ( BNI ) has purchased a 32 acre facility in Birmingham for $3 million. The company is in the process of evaluating the facility for future expansion.


What Is Warren Buffett Telling You? 
Wal-Mart (WMT): BloggingStocks  Feb 20,'10

Filed under: Wal-Mart (WMT) , Berkshire Hathaway (BRK. A) , Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) , Kraft Foods'A' (KFT) , Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI) , Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) , Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) As always, there is a volume of speculation after the much anticipated release of the quarterly changes in holdings report from Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.


Bruce Berkowitz, David Einhorn Q4 2009 Portfolio Tracking 
Seeking Alpha  Feb 19,'10

Davy Bui submits: Bruce Berkowitz is a respected value investor who helms Fairholme Capital, a firm with an enviable track record over the last decade or so. You can view their holdings in spreadsheet format below. Highlights include the following: Less than two years after dismissing Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.


22 freight cars derail in Texas; no injuries 
Yahoo! Finance  Feb 18,'10

Companies: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. Related Quotes Symbol Price Change BNI 100.21 0.00 {"s" : "bni","k" : "c10,l10,p20,t10","o" : "","j" : ""} On Thursday February 18, 2010, 11:26 am SANTA FE, Texas (AP) -- Authorities say 22 freight cars derailed in southeast Texas and caused a brief evacuation after an oil-based substance leaked.


Buffett's Berkshire cuts Conoco, J&J, P&G stakes 
MSN Money News  Feb 16,'10

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported lower stakes in ConocoPhillips , Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble Co in the fourth quarter, reducing several of its biggest investments as it prepared to complete its takeover of railroad company Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.


What Buffett Sold to Pay for His Railroad 
DealBook - The New York Times  Feb 16,'10

Warren E. Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, sold a fair portion of its stakes in Johnson & Johnson and Proctor & Gamble late last year in order to help pay for its acquisition of Burlington Northern Santa Fe.