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Even the best chief executives need to be reminded for whom they work
Proposed hiring of former Canadian Pacific chief hits snag on compensation package
Railway stocks gain ground but all three main US indices retreat
Hunter Harrison quits as Canadian Pacific chief to pursue new rail opportunities
The ambitions of a chief executive never grow old
The impact of company lawyers is growing as they achieve measurable effects
Company aims to become main trade hub on eastern seaboard, with good links to road and rail
Investors in capital-intensive sectors will hope US data are misleading
Rail company accepts defeat for second time in attempt at rival takeover
Chief suffered heart attack soon after taking over at US airline
Slowdown arrives across the western US farm belt
Activist investor says railroad industry is warming to consolidation
Canadian group is attempting first merger between large North American railways since 1999
US railroad says offer values it about $28.3bn, less than 10 per cent premium to trading price
After being spurned by CSX, Canadian Pacific turns to Norfolk Southern
Early stage talks to buy rival Norfolk Southern, after failed CSX approach
Hart, the airline’s general counsel, is to take over on an interim basis
Investors focus on third-quarter reporting season, US Democratic presidential debate and EU meeting
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