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Rep. Frank balks at helping CSX in hedge fund battle

(Gatehouse News Service circulated the following story by Jay Pateakos on June 12.) BOSTON — With proposed talks between the state and CSX Corporation in purchasing land and tracks to extend the South Coast commuter rail stalled due to a liability issue, U.S. Rep....

CSX says negotiated with TCI, talks broke off

(Reuters circulated the following on June 12.)) NEW YORK — CSX Corp. said on Thursday it negotiated with investment firm The Children’s Investment Fund Management (TCI) to resolve a proxy contest, but said it broke off negotiations once it became clear TCI was...

Court of Appeals next stop for CSX

(The following appeared at CNBC.com on June 12.) CSX will take its case against the two hedge funds with which the company’s fighting a proxy battle to New York’s highest court, CEO Michael Ward announced on Mad Money Thursday. The decision comes just a day after a...

Judge denies CSX motion for injunction pending appeal

(Dow Jones Newswires circulated the following on June 12.) NEW YORK — A federal judge on Thursday denied a request by CSX Corp. (CSX) for an injunction pending appeal in a dispute with two hedge funds seeking to shake up CSX’s board. In a one-sentence order,...

Key U.S. coal surges near $130 a short ton

(Reuters circulated the following on June 11.) HOUSTON — Prices for key U.S. coals rose sharply Wednesday, with one nearing $130 a short ton on the New York Mercantile Exchange. July CSX rail-delivered Central Appalachian coal soared $6 to $128 a short ton. July NYMEX...

Ahead of the Bell: CSX vs. hedge funds

(The Associated Press circulated the following on June 12.) NEW YORK — Shares of railroad operator CSX Corp. may trade actively Thursday after a federal judge’s ruling opened the doors to a proxy battle later this month. On Wednesday afternoon, the judge ruled...

Dissident campaign at CSX gains support – sources

(Reuters circulated the following story by Dane Hamilton on June 11.) NEW YORK — At least five major stockholders in CSX Corp. have thrown their support behind a dissident board slate at the railroad company, suggesting the campaign has a reasonable chance of success,...

Hedge funds can vote at CSX meeting

(The following story by Floyd Norris appeared on the New York Times website on June 12.) NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that two hedge funds seeking to win a proxy fight at the CSX Corporation had violated securities laws by not disclosing their positions...