Why this $85B deal raises competitive pressure on Berkshire Hathaway’s BNSF.

Well, an $85 billion deal in the rail sector, Union Pacific agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern in a cash and stock transaction that will form a transcontinental rail giant and what stands to be the industry's largest deal ever with a total enterprise value of $85 billion for Norfol. It is the largest deal of the year announced so far as well. According to data compi compiled by Bloomberg, the deal raises competitive pressure on rivals including CSX and Brookshire Hathaway's BNSF to potentially pursue pursue ...