Union Pacific Railroad Commemorates Their 150th Anniversary At The 'Big Board' By Ringing The Closing Bell

Lower Manhattan, July 2, 2012 - In celebration of the company’s proud past and bright future, employees of Omaha, Neb.-based Union Pacific Railroad, North America ’s largest freight railroad by revenue, UP visited the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to commemorate their 150th anniversary. President Lincoln signed investment legislation on July 1, 1862 for the railroad that ultimately connected our nation's east and west coasts. Where would our nation be without railroads? Not as prominently poised in the world over the years since then is the answer. The food we eat, materials and goods we use all get transported by rail - they literally haul the freight.

Attached are my photos from the NYSE floor and the exterior of New York Stock Exchange that was adorned with Union Pacific Railroad's 150th anniversary banner and flag. Union Pacific Railroad Chief Executive Officer Jack Koraleski rang the NYSE Closing Bell and made congratulatory handshakes with 11 Union Pacific employees from various locations across the country.

Congratulations UP!!!

Bulls On Wall Street – No Really!

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY (January 5, 2012) – A pair of bulls invaded Wall Street today, well sort of. From 1 to 3:00 pm, live caged bulls were showcased beneath the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) façade as the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. visited the NYSE and were at on the interior platform as they help ring the closing bell with PBR CEO James Haworth to kick off the 2012 Built Ford Tough Series /PBR’s 6th Annual Madison Square Garden Invitational on January 6-8, 2012.

It was some week for bulls in Lower Manhattan, first the Charging Bull at Bowling Green on Sunday, the NYSE on Thursday - what's next, a cattle drive? Stay tuned! That's no bum steer!!!