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Bloomberg Intelligence analysts identified 50 stocks for 2025, focusing on catalysts like new leadership, acquisitions, and AI advancements, with 35 paying dividends. 14 of these dividend-paying stocks meet the “safer” criteria, with free cash flow yields exceeding dividend yields, making them attractive for first-time investors. Analysts project net gains of 10% to 50.26% for the top ten Bloomberg Dividend Focus companies by March 2026, highlighting potential investment opportunities.

Since my previous article, shares of Norfolk Southern have delivered 19% total returns. Volume growth and productivity gains should return the railroad operator to solid growth in 2025 and beyond. Norfolk Southern's debt-to-capitalization ratio meaningfully improved in 2024.

Here we pick two railroad stocks, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, which have a solid five-year dividend growth history.

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Norfolk Southern has shown strong recovery post-derailment, with improved margins and profits, driven by cost savings and increased intermodal traffic. Q4 earnings highlighted a 7% improvement in operating expenses and an 11% increase in operating income, despite a 2% revenue decrease. The company is resuming share repurchases and maintaining a steady dividend, signaling confidence in future growth and balance sheet strength.

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ATLANTA , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Ed Elkins will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Select Conference. Details on how to listen in to the discussion follow below.

I started investing with a modest $4,000, now growing it into a 23-stock portfolio. The median net worth varies by age, but most can invest $10,000 for growth. The goal here isn't to push random picks, but to offer long-term dividend ideas. I connect my choices to the broader economic picture, from undervalued essentials to GARP stocks. In this article, I highlight undervalued consumer staples, GARP stocks, and investment ideas linked to potential political changes, all aimed at steady dividend growth.

I believe we're at a turning point for cyclical stocks, with improving indicators and global growth signaling potential outperformance in industrials, energy, and transportation. I'm positioning my portfolio for this shift, adding to railroads, machinery, and energy stocks. I'm confident these sectors will see strong returns and accelerating dividend growth. Of course, risks remain - geopolitical tensions, inflation, or economic slowdowns could derail this trend. But for now, the risk/reward looks favorable.

Higher prices will reduce demand for goods and cool the economy, which in turn impacts the transportation sector.